Proposal Manager
Riley Power Group
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
Position Summary
The Proposal Manager leads the development, coordination, and delivery of high‑quality proposals that support growth across our nationwide mechanical and electrical maintenance and capital construction portfolio. This role manages the full proposal lifecycle-from opportunity qualification through submission-ensuring compliance, accuracy, and compelling positioning. The Proposal Manager partners with BD, Operations, Estimating, Safety, Finance, and Executive leadership to deliver proposals that reflect our technical capabilities, safety culture, and customer focus.
The Proposal Manager leads the development, coordination, and delivery of high‑quality proposals that support growth across our nationwide mechanical and electrical maintenance and capital construction portfolio. This role manages the full proposal lifecycle-from opportunity qualification through submission-ensuring compliance, accuracy, and compelling positioning. The Proposal Manager partners with BD, Operations, Estimating, Safety, Finance, and Executive leadership to deliver proposals that reflect our technical capabilities, safety culture, and customer focus.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full proposal process for RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, prequalification packages, and renewals.
- Identify all RFP/RFQ requirements and determine necessary content for proposal inclusion.
- Form and lead cross‑functional proposal teams with representatives from Contracts, Finance, business line leadership, Safety, and other SMEs.
- Draft proposal documents using templates, RFP/RFQ specifications, and SME inputs.
- Obtain timely contributions from team members, including pricing, estimating, T&C reviews, assumptions, and client/division responsibilities.
- Lead proposal strategy sessions to establish themes, differentiators, and client‑focused value propositions.
- Develop proposal outlines, schedules, compliance matrices, and workback plans.
- Coordinate final review processes and incorporate edits from the review team.
- Obtain senior management approval prior to submission.
- Write, edit, and format proposal content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Coordinate development of graphics such as org charts, process flows, and project sheets.
- Maintain a library of standard proposal content, project profiles, resumes, templates, and certifications.
- Support the BD team with presentations, capability statements, and pursuit materials.
- Manage multiple concurrent proposals in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in power generation, Department of Defense (DOD), or industrial proposal preparation or client proposal review.
- Minimum of 5 years total experience in the power, DOD, and/or industrial sectors.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe tools, and commercially available AI software used for productivity and content support.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high‑quality, first‑pass results within required deadlines.
- Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑disciplinary proposal efforts.
- Highly organized and detail‑oriented with strong time‑management skills.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Proposal and project management
- Cross‑functional collaboration
- Clear and persuasive communication
- Quality and compliance orientation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process improvement
Physical Work Environment
- Primarily remote office environment requiring extended periods of computer use, sitting, and virtual communication.
- Frequent use of computers, keyboards, and other office equipment.
- Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time.
- Occasional standing, walking, or moving throughout the office/home office.
- Regular communication with team members and stakeholders, both in person and electronically.
- May require occasional lifting of office materials up to approximately 10-20 pounds.
- Noise level is generally quiet to moderate.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RPG is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, criminal history, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or discharge from military service. RPG provides its services to many clients in their various business sectors who may have physical, mental, pre-employment screening and/or citizenship requirements. These requirements are driven by contracts and/ or security requirements that RPG is required to adhere to, and which may vary between clients and their respective high-security industries. Misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications or background information is grounds for termination, denial of employment and/ or disqualification from future employment consideration.