Proposal Manager

We are looking for a proposal manager to support our corporate efforts to redefine pursuit management across all four sectors of business at Cordoba – energy, education/facilities, water, and transportation. In this position, you will provide leadership or support on a variety of business development (BD) assignments, ranging from highly strategic proposals to smaller proposals and qualification statements, while overseeing proposal coordinators on resume and project description development and sub-consultant management. Members of the pursuit management team are expected to be self-starters who possess excellent oral and written communication skills, develop creative solutions for growth challenges, are team players ready to support one another, and have a vested interest in Cordoba’s success. You will be a close partner to our sales and operations teams by accelerating our need to consolidate, organize, and curate reusable sales content for client management and pursuit activities.

• Lead sales and operations team members in client account management, Middle Game (prepositioning), and End Game (proposal/qualifications and interview) activities.
• Direct graphic designers and other support staff in implementing Cordoba branding on proposals and qualifications documents.
• Develop an understanding of business objectives, priorities, and sales strategies for the pursuit process.
• Lead the coordination and preparation of proposals of all sizes, working directly with technical staff.
• Lead planning and development of presentations and interviews.
• Write, edit, tailor, and perform research for non-technical proposal sections and client account management documentation.
• Utilize Adobe products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) to create branded and graphically appealing BD projects and proposals.
• Apply proposal management best practices in setting up and supporting proposal teams for success after RFP release.
• Manage self and proposal team, monitoring progress and adherence to proposal schedule.
• .Lead kick-off meetings and other milestone meetings, including Color Reviews.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on proposal efforts through clear eyes reviews of documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and acronym synchronicity, as well as compliance checking proposals for inclusion of all required information from requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for qualifications (RFQs).
• Perform other related BD-related duties as assigned.
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• BS/BA degree in Communications, Marketing, or another related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal communication/presentation and writing skills.
• Ability to work on team projects and handle several assignments simultaneously.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and Office products.
• Utilize Adobe products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) for proposal efforts.
• Strong focus on details and clear, concise writing.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in organizational time management skills and ability to multi-task high priorities.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Candidate must reside in California.
• Salary range: $85,000 - $130,000 per year.

 Additional Requirements:

• Two to three current (within the last three months) proposal examples will be requested where you managed the proposal process as the prime contact from start to finish.

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. We specialize in education and facilities, transportation, and water and energy. In collaboration with our clients, Cordoba has facilitated the development of several complex and highly visible infrastructure projects throughout California.
Our efforts have resulted in national recognition from Engineering News-Record as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm”. We are proud to share that ENR has also recently recognized Cordoba in 2018 as a “top 100 design firm” in California.  
Cordoba's business model has been commended for its efficiency, encouraging work dynamic, and its multifaceted approach toward projects. Many of our professionals have received praise in the media as leaders in their fields of expertise.
We have established a statewide presence throughout California. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we also have offices located in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, and San Diego.
Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Cordoba Corporation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
If you need special assistance or accommodation, please contact Cordoba Corporations HR Department at: (213)895-0224.