Proposal Manager

Gray

Proposal Manager coordinating industrial RFPs, cost estimates, and cross-functional teams for Gray AES engineering and automation services. Managing proposal deliverables, budgets, resources, and submission schedules.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeAtlanta • Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation, project management, and proposal development within the industrial manufacturing sector. Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage customer requirements, and ensure effective communication throughout the proposal lifecycle.

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Cost EstimationProject Management PracticesProposal DevelopmentCross-Functional Team LeadershipCustomer Interaction

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Hard Skills

Cost Estimating SpreadsheetsProposal Content StructuresProject Scope ManagementBudget ManagementTechnical Requirements Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationTeam CollaborationMultitaskingLeadership Practices

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Industrial ManufacturingProposalsSales-to-Execution Hand-OffLifecycle ManagementContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and develop all cost estimates and materials required for customer requests for proposal (RFPs)
Manage cross-functional teams to review customer requirements and contract terms within RFPs
Ensure appropriate workflows are completed and reflected in external communications
Create and communicate deliverables matrices, including roles and responsibilities, proposal team resource assignments, and schedules
Prepare cost-estimating spreadsheets, proposal content structures, and supporting documents according to internal standards
Save proposal materials to appropriate storage locations for collaboration
Develop final cost and resource needs with Technical Business Unit representatives
Support pre-project planning using project management fundamentals, project roles, and resource skillsets
Monitor and identify individual or proposal team performance issues and escalate them appropriately
Demonstrate leadership practices and core values
Promote accountability and celebrate corresponding behaviors while demonstrating ethical ambition
Support safety, quality, continuous improvement, training, and other best practices
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 or more years of relevant experience in a STEM field, manufacturing, professional services, or related industries
3 or more years of experience in standard project management practices, including project scope, budget, goals, technical and functional requirements
Demonstrated understanding of the industrial manufacturing space and Gray AES solutions
Knowledge of proposals, project budgeting, sales-to-execution hand-off, and lifecycle management
Ability to multitask across multiple efforts and fluctuating priorities
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and products
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Customer interaction at a functional and technical level
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Professional development opportunities
Team environment and collaboration
Safety, quality, and continuous improvement practices
Training and other best practices
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities