Marketing / Proposal Manager (00379) Job Listing at PMA Consultants in Chicago, IL (Job ID f6d6c070-6fb3-47f2-a2cf-f3368e51bd4d)

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Position Summary
PMA Consultants seeks an experienced Proposal Manager to play a critical role in supporting our national growth strategy across all business sectors, including capital improvement programs, transportation, energy, water infrastructure, government and public facilities, education, healthcare, hospitality, and private corporations. This position is a vital Marketing team member, contributing to developing winning proposals while upholding company standards. The role requires exceptional project management, communication, coordination skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Our Marketing team thrives on creativity, initiative, and a shared commitment to PMA's success.  Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the proposal development process by establishing schedules, analyzing requirements, setting up kick-off meetings, maintaining accurate records, coordinating proposal sections (written and graphic), reviewing content, and overseeing production and delivery.
• Maintain marketing databases and facilitate CRM software to improve collaboration and information sharing between operations and marketing teams.
• Support client managers in market research and analysis of opportunities, clients, projects, and competitors.
• Identify and monitor local professional organizations for relevant events, coordinating PMA's participation as appropriate.
• Guide the development and execution of go/no-go decision-making, planning, and win strategies.
• Develop presentations and assist in interview preparation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for proposal-related inquiries, clarifications, and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain support material such as content, resumes, project sheets, images, and testimonials.
• Support marketing initiatives involving communication, social media, and content creation.
• Collaborate across internal teams to obtain/exchange information.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of related proposal experience, preferably within the A/E/C (Architecture / Engineering / Construction) industry.
• Experience using CRM software for opportunity tracking as part of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Experience with federal proposal submissions is a plus.
• Experience developing corporate communication and content marketing strategies.
• Proficiency in coordinating, writing, editing, and finalizing proposals.
• Exceptional organizational skills to effectively manage tight deadlines while working with a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with graphical applications such as Adobe Pro, InDesign, and Photoshop.

Additional Requirements   Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.   Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.   About PMA   At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.     We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.     We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.     We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.     As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”    PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.   EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.   VEVRAA federal contractor.  

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