Proposal Manager

Craftwater Engineering

Proposal Manager driving accountability and shaping narratives for proposals in growth-focused company. Leading execution from kickoff to submission with innovative approaches.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own execution and drive accountability for RFPs, RFQs, and SOQs
Turn complex inputs into clear, compelling narratives
Build and improve proposal systems, templates, and workflows
Stay ahead of upcoming pursuits to be prepared and organized

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–8+ years in proposals, bid management, or similar deadline-driven work
Experience with RFP/RFQ/SOQ processes
Strong writing and editing skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Ability to coordinate across teams and hold people accountable
Nice to have: AEC / Civil Engineering industry experience, InDesign/Microsoft Office, proposal platforms (PlanetBids, BidNet, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule
Unlimited PTO
Concierge health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Employer 401(k) contributions + profit-sharing eligibility
Personal development & mentorship
Professional and academic conference opportunities
Employee-focused reward programs
Local sports team season tickets

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Hard Skills & Tools

RFPRFQSOQwritingeditingproposal systemsproposal templatesproposal workflows

Soft Skills

organizationaldetail-orientedproactivecoordinationaccountability