Mid Level Proposal Manager Jobs

Mid level proposal manager jobs go to professionals ready to own proposals end to end, coordinate cross-functional contributors, and drive pursuit decisions with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings are 70% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like DLR, HDR, and GHD hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top stateTexas
Top employerDLR
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type65% Hybrid
Top industryConstruction

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PGH Wong Engineering, Inc.
Proposal Manager
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PGH Wong Engineering, Inc.
Added 4d ago
Proposal Manager
PGH Wong Engineering, Inc.
San Francisco, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Marketing
Business Development
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Hitachi Energy
Bid & Proposal Manager
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Hitachi Energy
Added 2w ago
Bid & Proposal Manager
Hitachi Energy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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PMA Consultants
Proposal Manager
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PMA Consultants
Added 1mo ago
Proposal Manager
PMA Consultants
Chicago, Illinois
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Marketing
Business Development
Project Management
$79k - $92k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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SPX Cooling Tech, LLC
Technical Proposal Manager
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SPX Cooling Tech, LLC
Added 1mo ago
Technical Proposal Manager
SPX Cooling Tech, LLC
Overland Park, Kansas
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Project Management
Customer Service
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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HDR
Proposal Manager
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HDR
Added 1mo ago
Proposal Manager
HDR
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$78k - $111k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Mid Level Proposal Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

DLR
DLR7 open roles
HDR
HDR4 open roles
GHD
GHD3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate10
  • Consulting & Professional Services9
  • Manufacturing2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Energy1

Mid Level Proposal Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level proposal manager job?

Position yourself as someone who has owned proposals independently, not just supported them. Highlight specific wins: proposals you led from kick-off to submission, win rates you contributed to, and cross-functional teams you coordinated. Tailor your resume to show scope of responsibility, not just tasks completed. Employers at this level want evidence you can manage a pursuit with minimal hand-holding.

Which companies hire mid level proposal managers?

Companies hiring mid level proposal managers right now include DLR, HDR, and GHD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Government contractors, defense primes, consulting firms, and professional services companies tend to hire most actively at this level, where proposal volume and bid complexity justify a dedicated mid-level practitioner.

Are there remote mid level proposal manager jobs?

Yes, with strong availability. About 70% of mid level proposal manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making this one of the more flexible roles in business development. Proposal work is largely document-driven, which suits distributed teams, though some employers require on-site presence during final submission pushes or orals preparation.

How do I move up to a mid level proposal manager role?

The path from entry level centers on accumulating solo ownership. Early on, most proposal coordinators support senior writers or managers. Over time, taking on full section ownership, then full proposal ownership, then coordinating contributors across departments signals readiness for mid level. Building a record of on-time submissions, measurable win contributions, and comfort with compliance requirements like FAR or Shipley methodology accelerates that progression.

Which industries hire the most mid level proposal managers?

Mid Level proposal manager roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors generate high volumes of competitive bids, RFPs, and government solicitations that require dedicated proposal professionals who can own the process and manage contributors without constant senior oversight.