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Consertus

Senior Proposal Manager

Consertus

Senior Proposal Manager at Consertus leading complex proposal submissions and managing a team. Involved in high-stakes pursuits within AEC and professional services organizations.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeNew Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead end-to-end execution of large or strategically significant pursuits, often times more than one concurrently.
  • Shape persuasive messaging that reflects competitive positioning and sector expertise.
  • Establish schedules and oversee deliverables for complex submissions.
  • Conduct senior-level quality and compliance reviews prior to release.
  • Maintain Salesforce opportunity data for assigned pursuits to support accurate forecasts and pipeline reporting.
  • Lead interview preparation, including development of materials and executive presentation content.
  • Support the development of market brochures and strategic client materials that extend beyond a single pursuit.
  • Manage, mentor, and lead Proposal Managers and Coordinators to support their professional development and advance their skills in their role.
  • Contribute to building out proposal processes, tools, and standards as the function matures.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
  • 8+ years of proposal management experience within AEC or complex professional services organizations.
  • Proven track record managing large, multi-disciplinary, or high-revenue pursuits, with experience running multiple concurrent submissions on overlapping deadlines.
  • Infrastructure sector experience strongly preferred, including aviation, transit, roads and highways, energy, or utilities.
  • Strong understanding of CRM forecasting discipline and pipeline reporting; Salesforce experience preferred.
  • Advanced writing, editing, and strategic narrative development capabilities.
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and PowerPoint.
  • APMP certification preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with day-one eligibility. We contribute dollar for dollar up to the first 3% of your contributions. Then we match 50% for the next 2% of your contributions.
  • Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
  • Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development

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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal managementstrategic narrative developmentwritingeditingCRM forecastingpipeline reportingmulti-disciplinary project managementcompliance reviewsschedulingdeliverable oversight
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillspersuasive messagingteam managementprofessional developmentcollaborationstrategic thinkingquality assurance
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeAdvanced degreeAPMP certification