National Proposal Lead

Position Description:

The National Proposal Lead is a key member of the National Project Development team that is charged with growing the company’s national presence through client development, marketing and communication outreach, and project procurement. These marketing professionals are “all in” and have the opportunity to do a little bit of everything. Developing and designing proposal content, client and statements of qualifications, and presentations take top priority because each of these deliverables supports bringing in new work. The proposal lead is responsible for creating and supporting the development of proposal responses, including requests for qualifications (RFQ) and request for proposals (RFP). This role supports prepositioning efforts, national pursuits, and long-range client development strategies, with a strong emphasis on proposal development, strategic messaging, and thought leadership initiatives. The proposal lead will work closely with national and regional leadership in executing effective proposals and marketing initiatives. The proposal lead is responsible for authoring, editing, and organizing the various components of a proposal package to ensure content is comprehensive and client-specific, and in accordance with the Hensel Phelps brand standards.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a relevant field of study
• 5 years of architecture, engineering, and construction experience and/or a combination of education and experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite competency.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• 3+ years’ experience with CRM software.
• Highly organized and superb task management skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Duties:

• Leads/Champions all response to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Request for Proposal (RFPs) efforts assigned, including responses for complex design-build pursuits, ensuring that the overall theme, technical scope, staff qualifications, and experience are accurate and graphically pleasing.
• Ensures senior-level technical staff and project development team members are collaborating to prepare proposal materials, including writing, editing, verifying, and formatting proposal information, and ensuring the various aspects of the proposals and other marketing materials are accurate, timely, high-quality, and well-written.
• Collaborates with the proposal team in preparation of presentations and interviews with prospective clients.
• Lead proposal kickoff and capture planning discussions by confirming win themes are clearly expressed and incorporated into the responses.
• Proactively tracks and maintains the communication, including assignments for local & remote partners, and ensures timelines are met
• Create marketing materials, including informational documents, qualification packages, advertisements, displays, and brochures
• Lead external marketing content that supports national growth initiatives, including thought leadership articles, industry insights, award submittals, and select social media content.
• Partner with corporate and regional marketing and communications teams to align proposal messaging with broader brand, PR, and market-facing initiatives.
• Champion development of materials for industry conferences, client forums, and national marketing campaigns.

Physical Work Classification & Demands:

• Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.

• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.

• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.

• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.

• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures

• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Compensation Range (Colorado Only)

• Base Salary: $79,230.00 - $87,570.00 USD annually
• Auto Allowance: $8,400.00 USD annually

Total Annual Compensation Range: $87,630.00 - $95,970.00 USD

• Annual Performance Bonus Eligibility: 0 - 10% of base salary
• Annual Qualified Retirement Contribution: Up to 15% of base salary (Accrual begins in year two of employment)

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It is also eligible for employee-paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees also receive either a vehicle or a vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies.

Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)