Summit Strategy · 19 hours ago
Senior Proposal & Marketing Manager – AEC
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expSummit Strategy is a woman-owned GovCon + AEC growth consulting firm that helps clients connect their business development and marketing efforts. They are seeking a Senior Proposal & Marketing Manager who will lead proposal strategies and execution for AEC pursuits, while overseeing a proposal team to deliver winning proposals under tight deadlines.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Corynne Kaskela
Responsibilities
Lead AEC proposal efforts end-to-end, from kickoff through submission
Develop pursuit strategies, win themes, and detailed proposal plans
Write, edit, and shape core content (executive summaries, resumes, project sheets, narratives)
Translate complex technical input into clear, client-focused messaging
Collaborate with SMEs, technical teams, and designers to produce compelling, compliant proposals
Guide visual storytelling and layout direction in partnership with graphic designers
Lead preparation for shortlist presentations and interviews when required (orals coaching)
Support proposal-driven marketing deliverables (SOQs, capability statements, content libraries)
Oversee the AEC proposal team (W2 + 1099), including resourcing, level-of-effort planning (LOE), and delivery accountability
Serve as a confident, trusted partner to sophisticated AEC clients under tight deadlines
Qualification
Required
5+ years of AEC proposal experience across state, local, and federal markets
Proven experience supporting engineering, construction, and infrastructure pursuits
Exceptional writing, editing, and content development skills
Ability to synthesize complex input into persuasive narratives
Comfort guiding SMEs and pushing back when clarity or quality is at risk
Working knowledge of AEC procurement environments (DOTs, utilities, municipalities, USACE, NAVFAC, etc.)
High proficiency in both Adobe InDesign + Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Calm under pressure; organized amid ambiguity
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and concurrent pursuits
Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating high-level proposal leadership
Preferred
APMP or CPSM certification
Prior experience working successfully in a remote setting
Prior experience working for non-corporate, small biz environments
Familiarity or proficiency in: Asana, Harvest, Microsoft Teams/SharePoint
Benefits
Flexible, remote work
14 paid holidays
Computer equipment setup
PTO: 2 weeks (pro-rated in year 1). Unlimited PTO eligible in year three
401(k) with up to 4% company match
$300/mo health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA)
Performance bonuses
Professional development
Company
Summit Strategy
Summit Strategy is a win studio for growth-obsessed teams who want results.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase