Proposal Manager

Job overview

The Proposal Manager works in an onsite arrangement in McAllen, TX; the posting also lists San Antonio, New Braunfels, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Corpus Christi, TX as possible locations. Compensation is not specified. The role is part of Raba Kistner's Marketing team at an engineering consulting and program management firm. The position leads proposal development for project pursuits, coordinating technical contributors and partners to produce compliant, project-specific submissions. It also supports pursuit strategy and interview preparation, helping communicate the firm's expertise and align proposals with business development goals.

What you'll do

• Lead RFQ/RFP responses from initiation through submission and verify requirements
• develop project-specific approaches with pursuit teams
• write, proofread, and edit proposal content
• coordinate information with teaming partners
• complete close-out activities and maintain records
• lead pursuit strategy meetings
• coach technical teams for shortlist interviews
• develop presentation materials
• refine content with proposal coordinators
• manage proposal systems and databases
• align strategies with business development goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

proposal manager

mcallen tx

raba kistner

engineering consulting

marketing

rfq responses

rfp responses

proposal development

business development

adobe indesign

interview preparation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree and ten years of proposal process, presentation coaching, and related business development experience in engineering or a related industry. Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, is required; TxDOT proposal experience is preferred. Irregular hours may be necessary due to client needs.

About the employer

Raba Kistner Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.