Do you enjoy applying your superior skills to new challenges? Are you looking for a nimble firm where you can work closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal team members? Would you enjoy teaming up with people in multiple departments to help get projects from a concept to being built? If so, we're AHBL and we've been looking for you!
At AHBL, we're not just shaping cities – we're creating vibrant communities where the work is rewarding, and every project is an adventure. Our teams enjoy coming to work and flourish through innovation and creativity. Join us and be part of a dynamic company that’s as enthusiastic about transforming and designing spaces as we are about our daily office banter and team-building activities.We're a multi-disciplined engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying firm that has been offering creative design solutions to public and private sector clients since 1969.
AHBL has consistently been recognized as one of the premier local consulting firms in the Northwest and a top place to work. Our people love it here because we don't do cookie-cutter work; we work collaboratively on the most diverse, complex, and fascinating projects.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Marketing Proposal Manager is an integral part of the marketing team and a key leader in communicating the AHBL Mission & Vision, culture, capabilities, and competitive differences to current and potential clients, to the extended A/E/C, development, and owner community and internally to AHBL employees. The Marketing Proposal Manager manages the scheduling and preparation of proposals as well as the end-to-end process to ensure a quality product (meeting all internal QA/QC processes) that meets our clients’ expectations.
In addition to proposals, this position manages rosters, statements of qualifications, subconsultant qualifications and presentation development that supports of all our disciplines across the organization. If you enjoy working with a team that values creativity, where successes are celebrated, and the team supports each other through challenges, then AHBL is the place for you!In this role you will:
- manage and assign proposals, rosters and SOQs to yourself and marketing coordinator staff; ensure workload balancing across the department; contribute to strategic discussions on winning pursuit strategies and coordinating proposals;
- manage the end-to-end proposal/interview process from initial planning through delivery for all aspects related to the proposal process including proposal outline, kick-off meetings with technical staff, project scheduling, quality control reviews, workflow, presentation boards, interview materials, and resource requirements; communicate status to marketing director and team in weekly meetings;
- lead the collection and assembly of materials for proposals and SOQs; prepare proposal materials by writing drafts of the project organization, related experience, and qualifications sections;
- engage the Marketing Coordinators to support on-going proposal and business development efforts by sector;
- drive business results through business development efforts for all assigned business sectors;
- work independently and collaboratively to develop marketing initiatives for all assigned market sectors; and
- host monthly marketing meetings as assigned; distribute and communicate after action reporting for all internal and external meetings.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Organized: A highly organized, self-starter that communicates extremely well to help us drive projects to completion.
- Thorough: You take care to review the details because you know that details make a project successful.
- Passion: A genuine enthusiasm and a desire to make a positive impact in the communities we serve.
- Fast-paced: Our work is often on a critical path for clients, so our schedules can be compressed. You love a deadline and rise to the occasion when the pressure is on.
- Caring: The success of your clients and the growth of your team matters to you, and that shows in how you work with them.
Here's our list of must-haves:
- Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university and 5+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of database software, design software, and internet software. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite 5 or newer (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat X pro); Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; experience with Deltek Vision is a bonus.
- Technical Savvy: Work often involves composing or editing answers to technical essay type questions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex proposal and interview presentation efforts.
- Ability to function in a team setting and take direction from colleagues, as well as mentor junior staff.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to multi-task and shift gears rapidly.
- Can-do and positive attitude, flexible, and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven atmosphere.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Actual pay will be based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Ranges are based on a 40-hour work week.
- $74,000 - $95,000 per year.
- Annual discretionary performance-based bonus.
- 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance and long-term disability protection. Subsidized dependent coverage.
- Option of PPO health plan or HDHP with Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
- Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits. PTO is accrued at 16.5 days (132 hours) annually for new hires.
- 8 company-paid holidays each calendar year.
- Discretionary company-matched 401(k) plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Transportation assistance for our Seattle office through a company-provided ORCA card.
- Additional voluntary benefits include voluntary hospital indemnity coverage, voluntary accident insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
WHY JOIN US?
- Fun and Friendly Atmosphere: From spontaneous team outings to team building events, we ensure that work is always enjoyable.
- Creative Freedom: We encourage out-of-the-box thinking and innovative approaches to every project.
- Growth Opportunities: Access to continuous learning and professional development to help you advance in your career.
- Team Spirit: Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team that celebrates successes and supports each other through challenges.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
AHBL is fully committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We provide equal opportunity to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, pregnancy, medical condition, marital status, national origin, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or veteran status. We are thoughtful and deliberate about creating a culture of inclusion, and we are seeking individuals who support that mission.AHBL will provide a reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application and/or interview process.
If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/or interview process, please contact us.
