Proposal Manager/ Estimator - Fully Remote - Federal Projects

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The Proposal Manager/Estimator will focus on preparing and managing proposals for federal construction projects in a fully remote capacity. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with experience in estimating and proposal development in the business services industry.

Client Details

This established federal construction contractor has spent over three decades delivering projects for government agencies, military installations, VA facilities, and public sector clients throughout New England and the East Coast.

The organization operates with a lean structure, empowering employees with significant responsibility, direct communication with leadership, and the ability to make meaningful contributions to project pursuits and company growth. Their strong reputation and long standing government relationships have created a stable backlog of work and consistent project opportunities.

Description

* Identify and track federal, state, and municipal contracting opportunities

* Review and analyze RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices

* Evaluate opportunities and recommend which pursuits align with company goals

* Develop estimates, pricing strategies, and bid packages

* Create proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and submission plans

* Lead proposal kickoff meetings and coordinate internal resources

* Collaborate with operations, estimating, technical staff, and leadership teams

* Write, edit, and compile proposal content

* Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements, including FAR and agency specific guidelines

* Manage final proposal production and electronic submissions

* Maintain proposal templates, resumes, qualifications, and past performance documentation

Profile

A successful Proposal Manager / Sr. Estimator should have:

* 8+ years of estimating and/or proposal management experience

* Government, federal, public sector, military, or municipal construction experience preferred

* Commercial construction estimating experience will also be considered

* Experience reviewing and responding to complex bid documents

* Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills

* Ability to work independently in a remote environment

* Self motivated professional who can drive pursuits from start to finish

Job Offer

  • Competitive base salary up to $105,000
  • 401(k) company match
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Health,care coverage with 100% employee premium paid by employer
  • Fully remote work environment

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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Skills:
Bid Analysis, Bid Packages, Business Development, Business Services, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Estimates, Construction Projects, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronics Manufacturing, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Government, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Military, Military Industry, Organizational Skills, Product Pricing, Proposal Development, Proposal Schedule, Proposal Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales Qualification, Schedule Development, Staff Requirements, Writing Skills


About the Company:
Michael Page USA



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