At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
As a key member of our Strategic Sales Operations (SSO) team, the Proposal Manager - Transportation provides leadership or support on a variety of business development assignments for Jacobs’ Transportation market, ranging from highly strategic proposals to smaller proposals and qualification statements. The ideal candidate will be organized, accountable, and will demonstrate responsibility for meeting deadlines and following through on commitments. All members of our SSO team are expected to be self-starters who: possess excellent oral and written communication skills; develop creative solutions to tackle challenges; are team players ready to support each other; and have a vested interest in the success of Jacobs. Each day will present different activities and opportunities as you help position Jacobs for success in our sales efforts.
Our Proposal Manager – Transportation will be responsible for the following general activities:
- Independently lead the coordination and preparation of proposals of all sizes, working directly with account, operations, and technical teams; may support large, strategic pursuits, working under the guidance of Senior Sales staff
- Lead and/or support planning and development of small to mid-sized presentations and interviews
- With no supervision, coordinate, write, edit/tailor, and perform research for non-technical proposal sections; ensure compliance; proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate potential issues/variances
- Coordinate/provide direction to graphic designers, publishing technicians, editors, reprographics specialists, and other support staff
- Independently coordinate with and collect information from teaming partners and subconsultants
- Prepare and ensure compliant and timely proposal deliverables by managing self and proposal team, including monitoring progress, managing proposal process and schedule, and meeting client requirements; communicate issues/variances
- Thoroughly understand and apply knowledge of Jacobs identity standards, structure, organization, business approach, and sales process
- Serve as a subject matter expert, advocate, and actively follow sales procedures, policies, protocols, and best practices, including standard file management and archiving procedures, as well as branding guidelines
- Employ and populate/update (as appropriate) business development-related tools and databases
- Experience in AEC market
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a business, marketing, communication, technical, or other related field
- At least 8 years of experience in proposal management/coordination
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Proposal management experience in the engineering, architecture, environmental, and/or construction industries (preferably Transportation)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.
Candidates from U.S. and Canadian locations not listed below are welcome to apply. This position offers a flexible combination of remote and in-office options based on our current environment, client needs, candidate location, and ability to work independently successfully.
