Position : Proposal Manager

Location : Chicago, IL

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Proposal Manager to join our Chicago, IL team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create proposals and respond to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs from beginning to end using InDesign, following established procedures, and using departmental tools to assign questions, track responses, and meet proposal requirements and schedules

• Prepare SF 330 forms and proposals

• Analyze the RFP/bid requirements against the proposal outline to ensure both compliance and responsiveness to the customer’s issues and needs

• Engage in the capture planning process and work with client managers to position for opportunities

• Proofread, edit, and format narratives, resumes, and project descriptions

• Continuously update and mechanize proposal content to reflect ongoing product enhancements

• Manage multiple proposals simultaneously, including analyzing requirements, writing original content, editing team contributions, coordinating logistics, and complying with specifications and deadlines

• Engage in strategy discussions with sales team to craft proposals and responses that reflect situational awareness and focus on the right value drivers

• Prepare prequalification packages and SOQs

• Maintain and update resumes and project descriptions

• Create presentations for interviews using PowerPoint

• Coordinate with external teaming partners

• Other reasonable and normal duties associated with the Proposal Manager position

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 5+ years’ experience

• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office

• A/E/C firm experience preferred

• Experience in metro Chicago market preferred

• Excellent project management, collaboration, and team-building skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Other Miscellaneous Qualities:

• Occasional travel may be required

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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