Associate Pursuit Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee the management of assigned projects of moderate complexity from initiation to submission.

• Provide specific input for go/no-go assessments related to pursuits, including evaluations of compliance, schedule viability, and resource considerations.

• Create and compose substantial proposal content, such as qualifications, project narratives, executive summary contributions, and resumes.

• Develop and manage timelines for pursuits, coordinating efforts among internal team members and subconsultants.

• Perform compliance reviews on assigned materials to ensure alignment with RFQ and RFP specifications.

• Keep Salesforce opportunity records up-to-date, documenting revenue values, progress stages, and outcomes.

• Ensure that resumes and project sheets obtained from Flowcase are accurate and consistent with pursuit messaging.

• Prepare content and materials for client presentations and interviews.

• Assist in interview preparation through coaching sessions, mock interviews, and the creation of presentation slides.

• Offer guidance and conduct quality reviews for Pursuit Coordinators.

• Aid Pursuit Managers and Senior Pursuit Managers on larger projects in the role of section lead or content contributor.

• Participate in the development of best practices and expertise within the pursuit function.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in proposal management or business development within the AEC industry, professional services, or capital program settings.

• Proven experience in contributing to or leading RFQ and RFP submissions.

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to meet client expectations.

• Experience in maintaining opportunity data within Salesforce or a similar CRM system.

• Familiarity with Flowcase or a comparable capabilities management platform.

• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is preferred.

• APMP certification is preferred.

• Standard business hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours during peak times.

• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

• Candidates located in North America and within reasonable distance to a Consertus office are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Company-funded life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility.

• Employer contributions to the 401(k): dollar-for-dollar match up to the first 3% of contributions, followed by a 50% match for the next 2%.

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 15 days, increasing to 25 days.

• Access to Consertus Academy for ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• Flexible remote work options available.