The Role
At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.
We're looking for a Senior Proposal Manager who’s ready to bring energy, creativity, and precision to a high-impact role on our marketing and business development team. If you're passionate about producing top-tier proposals and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to directly support growth within AKS and make a real impact.
What You’ll Do
Nice to Have
Why EPS?
At EPS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
We're looking for a Senior Proposal Manager who’s ready to bring energy, creativity, and precision to a high-impact role on our marketing and business development team. If you're passionate about producing top-tier proposals and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to directly support growth within AKS and make a real impact.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development of high-quality proposals, statements of qualifications
- (SOQs), and pursuit materials supporting energy, infrastructure, and utility-focused projects.
- Manage the full proposal lifecycle, from go/no-go support and pursuit strategy through content development, editing, coordination, and final submission.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, technical leads, and business development staff to gather technical content and translate complex energy concepts into clear, client-focused messaging.
- Review RFPs, RFQs, and SOQs to ensure full compliance while highlighting EPS’s technical expertise, delivery approach, and differentiators within the energy space.
- Support client interview strategy and preparation, including development of presentation materials, key messaging, and talking points aligned with pursuit goals.
- Maintain and organize proposal and marketing content within the CRM, including resumes, project descriptions, technical narratives, and energy-sector experience highlights.
- You bring 5+ years of proposal experience in the energy consulting or the A/E/C industry, with a strong understanding of Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS).
- You’re a strong writer and editor who can translate complex technical and engineering concepts, particularly in energy and infrastructure, into clear, compelling, client-focused messaging.
- You’re self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple pursuits, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
- You collaborate easily with engineers, project managers, and business development professionals and are comfortable working with a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- You’re proficient with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office and comfortable working in CRM systems to manage resumes, project data, and pursuit materials.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
- Familiarity with Unanet-Cosential (or similar CRM).
- Experience preparing interview materials and supporting pursuit strategy.
- Knowledge of branding, layout design, and adherence to writing style guides.
- Experience submitting to public agencies at the local, state, or federal level.
Why EPS?
At EPS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
- Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
- Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
- Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
- Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
- Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates. We believe food brings people together.
- Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
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The Company
What We Do
AKS is a consulting engineering firm that provides civil engineering and additional complementary services. With offices focused in Oregon and SW Washington. We work on a wide range of projects from public infrastructure to private development of subdivisions, commercial sites, industrial, education, medical facilities, and more. We value talent and initiative, and we put these qualities to work for our clients in an environment that cultivates professional growth and strong connections to the communities where we live and work. We are always looking for good people to join our team. Check out our website to get a feel of who we are, what we do, and the possibilities that await you!
