Timmons Group · 3 hours ago
Proposal Manager
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTimmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally for its commitment to excellence. The Proposal Manager will lead the proposal development process for complex pursuits, ensuring the creation of compliant and high-quality deliverables that differentiate Timmons Group in the marketplace.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end development of proposals, task orders, and qualifications packages for strategic pursuits
Set overall content strategy and maintain decision-making authority for proposal structure and messaging
Facilitate proposal kick-off meetings, milestone reviews, and color team reviews (pink, red, gold) to ensure quality and compliance
Lead strategy-driven workshops (storyboarding, writer’s workshops) to craft compelling narratives and win themes
Analyze solicitation documents to develop compliance matrices, annotated outlines, and schedules
Ensure all deliverables meet solicitation requirements and internal quality standards
Establish production schedules and resource plans to deliver proposals on time
Work closely with capture teams to guide proposal efforts through the pursuit lifecycle
Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to integrate technical content into a persuasive narrative
Coordinate with graphics and desktop publishing teams to create visually engaging templates and layouts
Write and edit non-technical sections such as executive summaries, cover letters, team qualifications, and management plans
Maintain and leverage Timmons Group’s content repositories to reuse and adapt successful past materials
Facilitate lessons learned sessions and recommend updates to processes, templates, and tools
Drive initiatives to improve efficiency and win rates across the organization
Monitor leads and manage opportunity tracking in Vantagepoint
Maintain accurate records of proposal activity and content
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of experience in the AEC industry, with in-depth knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), experience managing VDOT pursuits—including Design-Build projects—and proficiency in preparing SF330 and AE1-6 forms
Proven ability to lead complex proposal efforts with minimal oversight
Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign), and Vantagepoint
Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Active involvement in the AEC community and established industry relationships preferred
Familiarity with FAR and contract terms is a plus
Company
Timmons Group
Timmons Group is a multi-disciplined engineering and technology firm recognized for nearly twenty years.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Bortell
President & CEO
Vince Doherty
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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