About Us
At Commonwealth, we combine decades of industry-leading expertise with precision engineering to deliver high-quality energy solutions. For over 35 years, we’ve powered our nation’s energy infrastructure while setting the standard for excellence in design, execution, and client service. As a company and as individuals, we bring an unparalleled depth of experience to every project, confidently tackling even the most complex challenges. Our team is empowered to lead within key industry organizations, ensuring we stay ahead of evolving best practices. Every day, our consultants set the standard for excellence in energy generation and distribution solutions.
The Role
As a Proposal Manager, you will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to bring key stakeholders into the proposal lifecycle and support core activities such as compliance, requirement clarification, and risk identification for simple and complex proposal pursuits. You will also develop deliverables across a range of pursuit types, including Requests for Proposals (RFP), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Statements of Qualifications (SOQs). You will lead the development of clear, compelling proposal narratives that drive winning outcomes and transform complex technical input into persuasive, high-quality content in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead proposals, MSAs, and SOQs from initial kickoff and planning through final submission.
- Analyze RFP requirements to create compliance matrix, propose template, team assignments, and production schedules.
- Facilitate internal kickoff sessions, strategy discussions, and formal reviews with executive leadership.
- Oversee content development, formatting, and graphics to ensure clear alignment with company win themes.
- Work with technical staff and project managers to gather, refine, and translate complex data.
- Maintain proactive communication across teams to unblock issues quickly and adhere strict deadlines.
- Update and optimize the proposal boilerplate, resumes, project profiles, and content asset libraries, utilizing responsive platforms.
What We’re Looking For
- 6–8 years of proposal experience in A/E/C, EPC, utilities, or professional services.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with a sharp eye for document clarity and compliance.
- Proven track record of managing tight timelines, complex schedules, and multiple moving parts.
- High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and standard content tools.
- Skilled at gathering information from technical teams, project managers, and executive leadership.
- Driven to improve workflows, manage boilerplate text, and maintain organized asset libraries
- Hands-on experience with SharePoint, ProjectWise, and the Responsive RFP platform is preferred
- APMP Foundation/Practitioner certification is a plus
- Ability to travel upon request
Why Join Us
- Work with some of the brightest minds in the energy industry
- Shape and deliver projects that impact national energy infrastructure
- Be part of a team that sets industry standards for quality and expertise
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Skills Required
- 6-8 years of proposal experience in A/E/C, EPC, utilities, or professional services
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to clarity and compliance
- Proven track record managing tight timelines, complex schedules, and multiple moving parts
- High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and standard content tools
- Skilled at gathering and translating technical input from project teams and executive leadership
- Driven to improve workflows, manage boilerplate text, and maintain organized asset libraries
- Hands-on experience with SharePoint, ProjectWise, and the Responsive RFP platform
- APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification
- Ability to travel upon request
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
What We Do
We provide expert engineering and consulting services that enable a more reliable and resilient power system. Collaborating with diverse energy industry stakeholders, we tackle intricate energy engineering challenges. Our areas of expertise encompass Renewable Energy, Studies and Consulting, as well as Power Delivery and Power Generation.
