Proposal Manager

At Brightcore Energy, we specialize in turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy journey for large commercial and industrial clients. Whether it's cutting-edge geothermal systems, solar, energy storage, or smart building technologies, we bring expertise, innovation, and a seamless approach to every phase of a project - from planning and design to implementation and ongoing support - thereby streamlining project timelines, reducing costs, and eliminating scope gaps.

Job Description

The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of compelling, compliant, and competitive proposals for construction projects. This role coordinates cross-functional teams-including estimating, project management, operations, and marketing-to produce high-quality responses to RFQs, RFPs, and bids that align with the company's strategic goals and brand standards.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

• Manage the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity identification through final submission
• Review RFPs/RFQs and bid documents to determine requirements, risks, and win strategies
• Develop proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices
• Coordinate input from estimating, project management, engineering, safety, and executive leadership
• Write, edit, and finalize proposal narratives, executive summaries, and technical sections
• Ensure proposals are accurate, persuasive, compliant, and delivered on time
• Maintain proposal content libraries, resumes, project sheets, and boilerplate materials
• Facilitate proposal kickoff meetings, reviews, and post-submission debriefs
• Support interview and presentation preparation when required
• Continuously improve proposal processes, tools, and best practices
• Track proposal metrics and support go/no-go decision making
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 2+ years of proposal management experience, preferably in the construction or AEC industry
• Strong understanding of construction delivery methods (Design-Build, CMAR, Design-Bid-Build, etc.).
• Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with InDesign is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work

An Employee is expected to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Brightcore also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the base salary. The base annual salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 and is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

Travel Requirements

• No travel required.

Work Environment

• Office setting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is not a safety sensitive position.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Brightcore Energy is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR ?? 40.25), Brightcore Energy is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Brightcore Energy to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

Office/Remote/Field Work

We offer a variety of structured work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and field-based assignments, aligned with organizational needs and role-specific requirements. Work arrangements are role-dependent, with guidelines established based on position requirements and business needs. This policy is subject to change at Brightcore's discretion.

Brightcore Health Benefits Overview

Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).

401k Plan

Brightcore currently offers both traditional and Roth 401k plans with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and $0.50 on the next 2% for a total potential match of 4% annually.

Other Benefits & Perks

• PTO
• Financial Wellness Benefits
• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits
• Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services

Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Brightcore Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Brightcore Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment, including job assignment and compensation.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.