Proposal Manager - Nuclear Market

Position Overview

Kiewit is hiring an experienced Proposal Manager to lead end-to-end proposal development for our Nuclear market. In this role, you’ll manage all proposal efforts supporting the Nuclear Markets & Strategy team and oversee a small, high-performing group of proposal professionals. You’ll report directly to the Sr. Nuclear Marketing & Proposals Market Manager and partner closely with the get-work, engineering, construction and estimating teams to develop compelling, client-focused deliverables that help Kiewit win work. 

District Overview

The Kiewit Energy marketing, creative and proposal team provide get-work services to an array of markets, including power generation, transmission and distribution, renewables, industrial, oil and gas, and water/wastewater. Individuals in this department get exposure to a mix of high profile, complex pursuits across North America valued from $5M-$6B. This incredibly profitable, competitive, fun group focuses on winning more work with high-quality, client-focused sales strategies through creative communication techniques. Our rapidly growing team, which includes graphic designers, proposal professionals, writers, digital strategists, marketers, and data analytics brings vast experience, communication expertise, innovative concepts, and best practices to all projects we support across the company. 

Location

This role will be based at our Lenexa KS office. Opportunities for flexible work are available. 

Responsibilities

•    Lead the full proposal lifecycle: strategy, kickoff, content development, reviews and final production.
•    Develop pursuit strategy and messaging in partnership with the Nuclear Markets & Strategy team and executive leaders.
•    Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching to a small proposal team while setting priorities driving quality, accuracy and compliance across all work.
•    Interview SMEs and develop clear, technical, client-focused content.
•    Collaborate with graphic designers to create visuals that elevate complex technical narratives.
•    Lead or provide support on critical get-work deliverables that fall outside of formal proposal cycles and/or the Nuclear market as needed.
•    Create and maintain proposal tools, templates, data sources and best practices.
•    Build strong working relationships across Kiewit.
 

Qualifications

•    7+ years of proposal management experience in A/E/C, EPC or related industries.
•    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, CM, Engineering or a related field.
•    Strong technical writing and content development skills; experience with DOE or federal solicitations is a plus.
•    Strong proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat; exposure to Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
•    Excellent organization, communication, interviewing and editing skills.
•    Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
•    Occasional travel (less than 10%) may be required.

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