We are seeking a Construction Proposal Manager / Business Development & Marketing Manager to lead pursuit strategy, proposal development, client engagement, and marketing initiatives across a growing construction organization in Colorado. This role combines strategic business development, relationship management, and high-impact marketing leadership to help drive revenue growth and strengthen market presence.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established and highly respected construction organization with a strong reputation for delivering complex commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects throughout Colorado and the surrounding region. Known for its commitment to quality, safety, innovation, and client satisfaction, the company has built long-standing relationships across both public and private sector markets.
The organization continues to experience steady growth and is investing in its business development and marketing capabilities to support an expanding project portfolio. With a collaborative culture and entrepreneurial mindset, the company empowers employees to contribute ideas, take ownership of their work, and make a meaningful impact on business success.
The leadership team values integrity, accountability, teamwork, and a customer-first approach. Employees benefit from a supportive environment where professional development, continuous improvement, and career progression are encouraged.
Description
The Construction Proposal Manager / BD & Marketing Manager will be responsible for leading the company's pursuit and marketing efforts, ensuring the successful positioning of the organization in competitive procurement environments while strengthening brand awareness and client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the end-to-end proposal process, including RFQs, RFPs, SOQs, presentations, and interview materials.
- Developing pursuit strategies that align with business growth objectives and target markets.
- Coordinating proposal schedules, compliance requirements, content development, reviews, and final submissions.
- Writing, editing, and producing compelling proposal content, project profiles, resumes, and marketing collateral.
- Collaborating closely with executive leadership, operations teams, and subject matter experts to develop winning strategies.
- Maintaining and enhancing proposal libraries, client databases, CRM systems, and marketing resources.
- Supporting business development efforts through market research, opportunity tracking, competitor analysis, and client outreach initiatives.
- Assisting with client relationship management, networking events, industry conferences, and strategic partnership development.
- Overseeing marketing initiatives including brand management, website content, social media presence, newsletters, and public relations activities.
- Managing project award announcements, case studies, award submissions, and corporate communications.
- Tracking proposal and pursuit metrics to measure effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Supporting interview preparation, presentation development, and coaching for pursuit teams.
- Ensuring consistent brand standards and messaging across all marketing and business development materials.
- Identifying new opportunities to strengthen market presence and support long-term growth objectives.
Profile
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, strategic, and results-driven professional with experience supporting business development, proposal management, and marketing initiatives within the construction, engineering, architecture, or related professional services industries.
Key qualifications include:
- Proven experience managing complex proposals and pursuits in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong understanding of construction industry procurement processes, including public and private sector opportunities.
- Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities simultaneously.
- Experience developing pursuit strategies that contribute to successful project wins.
- Strong business development mindset with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms, proposal management tools, and marketing technologies.
- Experience managing corporate marketing materials, digital content, and brand initiatives.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite or similar marketing tools is preferred.
The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and motivated by helping a growing organization achieve its strategic goals through exceptional proposal, marketing, and business development leadership.
Job Offer
- Opportunity to play a key leadership role in the growth of a respected Colorado construction organization.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Performance-based incentives and bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings program with company contribution.
- Generous paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional development, training, and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Exposure to high-profile and impactful construction projects.
- Long-term career growth with an established and expanding organization.
- Flexible and employee-focused culture that values innovation, teamwork, and professional success.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
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Construction Proposal/BD & Marketing Manager - Norhtern Denver, CO