Proposal Manager

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At Marker, construction isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. For nearly 70 years, we’ve been a family-owned company that cares about our people, our clients, and the communities where we work.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you’re not just here to fill a role. You’re here to help shape our projects, our teams, and the future of our company. We trust our people to do the right thing, and we back that up with the support you need to lead and grow in your own career.

You’ll find a place where your ideas matter and your experience is valued. We respect the skills you bring, whether you’re managing complex projects, developing others, or strengthening client relationships. And we don’t forget the human side of the work: we celebrate milestones and successes, look out for each other, and stay connected beyond the jobsite.

We believe in giving back, both through our projects and through community involvement. Many of our leaders stay for decades because they know Marker stands for something bigger.

If you’re looking for a company where you can lead, mentor, make an impact, and feel good about the legacy you’re helping to build, we’d love to meet you. Let’s talk about what your next chapter could look like here.

What we’re looking for:

Marker is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the coordination, management, and production of high-quality proposals, qualifications packages, and business development materials that position Marker to win work. This role blends persuasive writing, design sense, and meticulous organization to deliver compelling, compliant, and visually engaging submissions.

The Proposal Manager will report to the Director of Marketing and will be based out of our Columbus, Ohio office. For the right highly engaged professional, remote work may be considered.

We’re looking for a professional who is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal process from kickoff through delivery, ensuring compliance, quality, and timeliness.
• Translate complex technical information into persuasive, client-focused narratives.
• Partner with business development and project leaders to refine pursuit strategies and highlight differentiators.
• Maintain and grow a content library of project profiles, resumes, and supporting materials.
• Manage the CRM system and track proposals, wins/losses, and consultant involvement.
• Support business development efforts with presentations, leave-behinds, and marketing collateral.
• Gather client testimonials, references, and feedback to strengthen future submissions.
• Track and report on proposal success rates and key pursuit metrics.
• Assist with award submissions, press releases, newsletters, and other written communications.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of proposal writing, technical writing, or marketing experience within construction, architecture, engineering, or professional services.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with proven deadline management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables

Benefits Package

Attracting and retaining exceptional talent is crucial to Marker’s long-term success. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our team members are valued and rewarded for their contributions:

• Competitive base salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with wellness incentives
• Employer-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Mental Health Days, Floating Holidays, and Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness and Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Marker Construction celebrates diversity and strives to be an inclusive workspace where associates can be their true selves, innovate, and build great projects. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage people of all races, genders, identities, and experiences to apply.

See all the exciting things taking place at Marker by visiting us at buildwithmarker.com.

Calls from professional recruiters will not be accepted.