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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INTRODUCTION
PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. has a proud and lengthy history of delivering innovative, challenging, and complex projects. PGH Wong was established in 1985 on its extraordinary foundation in systems engineering and is now a full-service engineering, architecture, construction management, and program/project management consulting firm for public and private entities across the nation. The Proposal Manager manages and coordinates the proposal process for the pursuit of professional services contracts relative to architecture, engineering, construction management, and project management services for major public projects. PGH Wong is seeking a hands-on proposal manager capable of working at all levels of the proposal process in coordination with business development and technical staff within the firm.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING
- Draft and edit proposals
- Manage and coordinate the proposal process, including planning, reviewing, and production of statements of qualifications and proposals
- Gather and research information to include in proposals, including resumes and project summaries
- Review, organize, and edit written documentation to improve clarity
- Provide final quality control check, including proofreading for grammar, request for proposal (RFP) compliance, and conformance to established company strategies and plans
- Verify complex technical solutions, strategies, and themes are easily understandable, readable, and compelling
- Update leads resumes, project descriptions, and text libraries in the marketing database
- Assist in the development of other marketing tools such as brochures, company website, etc.
- Engage senior technical and management staff to obtain necessary information and commitment for specific pursuits
- Coordinate with technical staff to develop, research, track, and follow up on leads
- Participate in strategic planning that includes evaluating marketing intelligence, identifying customer concerns and key issues, and developing win strategies
- Attend industry functions, to understand client and project requirements for the purposes of proposal development
- Assist in the day-to-day hard and electronic file organization
- Perform other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong organizational skills, knowledge, and experience with office procedures, systems, and protocols required
- Strong and effective communication, writing, and computer skills required
- Proven ability to independently manage a challenging workload with multiple priorities/tasks and adapt to unexpected changes in priorities and deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (business, marketing, engineering, etc.) is preferred; other degrees such as Communication, Journalism, and English are acceptable
- 5+ years of experience in a marketing role within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry
- Advanced skills in Google Office, Microsoft Office, and file-sharing platforms such as Dropbox required
- Advanced skills in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat are strongly preferred; other Adobe Creative Suite tools, such as Photoshop and Illustrator, are a plus
- Strong understanding of marketing principles within the A/E/C Industry
- Strong experience with designing marketing material preferred
- Experience with marketing professional services and familiarity with industry terms, contracts, deliverables, and processes required
- Previous experience with the creation, maintenance, and development of CRM databases is desired; experience with Cosential preferred
- Ability to collaborate with Project Executives, Project Managers, and relevant consultants in the proposal preparation process
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, color, sex, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, marital status, disability, weight, height, or AIDS/HIV status.
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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.