About the Role
Lead the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity evaluation through submission and interview preparation. Facilitate pursuit strategy discussions, kickoff meetings, go/no-go conversations, and proposal planning. Develop win themes, proposal narratives, executive summaries, value propositions, differentiators, proof points, and client-focused messaging. Manage proposal schedules, assignments, quality control, compliance, and final submissions. Write, edit, and refine proposal content, resumes, project descriptions, and supporting materials. Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive accountability throughout complex pursuits. Support interview preparation, presentation development, coaching, pursuit process improvement, and implementation of AI-enabled proposal technologies and analytics.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity evaluation through submission and interview preparation.
- Facilitate pursuit strategy discussions, kickoff meetings, go/no-go conversations, and proposal planning.
- Develop win themes, proposal narratives, executive summaries, value propositions, differentiators, proof points, and client-focused messaging.
- Manage proposal schedules, assignments, quality control, compliance, and final submissions.
- Write, edit, and refine proposal content, resumes, project descriptions, and supporting materials.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive accountability throughout complex pursuits.
- Support interview preparation, presentation development, coaching, pursuit process improvement, and implementation of AI-enabled proposal technologies and analytics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience with proposal management, pursuit management, or strategic marketing experience within the AEC industry.
- Proven experience leading complex, high-value pursuits and influencing senior technical teams.
- Strong understanding of capture strategy, win themes, and client-focused proposal development.
- Exceptional writing, editing, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines in fast-paced environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience developing highly polished, visually compelling proposal and interview materials.
- Strong understanding of layout, typography, visual hierarchy, and branded communication.
- Ability to guide visual storytelling and collaborate on graphics, infographics, and presentation design.
- Ability to influence teams and drive accountability without direct authority.
- Strong strategic thinking, executive presence, and communication skills.
- Ability to balance strategy, creativity, storytelling, and hands-on execution.
- High standards for content, compliance, visual communication, and the overall evaluator experience.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, proposal tools, and AI-assisted proposal platforms.
Skills
- Proposal Management
- Pursuit Management
- Strategic Marketing
- AEC Industry
- Capture Strategy
- Win Themes
- Client-Focused Proposal Development
- Writing
- Editing
- Communication
- Project Management
- Adobe Creative Suite
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- Visual Communication
- Layout
- Typography
- Visual Hierarchy
- Branded Communication
- Visual Storytelling
- Graphics
- Infographics
- Presentation Design
- Strategic Thinking
- Executive Presence
- CRM Systems
- Proposal Tools
- AI-Assisted Proposal Platforms
Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Binghamton, NY
- Ithaca, NY
- Albany, NY
- Canonsburg, PA
- Sugar Land, TX
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- 10+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, or related field.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and strong work-life balance.
- Shareholders program, professional development opportunities and reimbursement, supplemental benefits, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.
About the Company
- Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
- Shape meaningful infrastructure, environmental, and community outcomes through work that has visible local and regional impact.
- Grow in a collaborative culture where accessible leaders welcome ideas, feedback, ownership, and professional development.
- Build your career through mentorship, technical learning, leadership opportunities, and exposure to multidisciplinary project teams.
- Thrive in a flexible, team-driven environment that values quality, accountability, work-life balance, and long-term success.
Equal Opportunity
- Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.
