Proposal Manager - Cordoba Corporation : Job Details

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 Cordobas 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.

• 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.
• Salary range: $85,000 - $130,000 per year.
• Location: Remote - Candidate must be a California resident.

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.

Salary Range: $85,000-$130,000 per year.

Work Location: Remote/Hybrid in CA.

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordobas efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a top 100 construction management firm and a top 50 program management firm. Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a top 100 design firm in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSAs) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) ###-####.

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