at Black & Veatch in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Proposal Manager – EPC Solar and Renewables *Hybrid*
Date: May 11, 2023
Location:
US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity’s biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 96460
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. \#LI-MG1
The Opportunity
The Proposal Manager for EPC Solar and Renewables will function in a lead capacity. You will own multiple EPC proposals encompassing solar and renewables. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Be an integral part of a proposal development team that includes engineers and subject matter experts.
+ Manage proposal efforts and incorporate best practices to develop client-centric, visually appealing, and compliant sales documents.
+ Be responsible for all major proposal efforts which includes but is not limited to: reviewing RFPs to determine client requirements; preparation and assembly of proposals; developing strategy; writing, reviewing, and editing proposals; compiling proposals for submission; and determining resources required to complete major pursuits.
Please note: This role will be hybrid: 2 days per week remote, 3 days per week in-office from any Black & Veatch office in the US. We are open to offering relocation if needed!
Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally, this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of . Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.
The Team
BV’s Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
+ Acts in capacity of a lead. You will be responsible for budget, schedule, and quality of assigned proposals.
+ Ensures content and layout of proposals are consistent and meet brand standards.
+ Collaborates with the client account manager, project director, and engineering to establish the proposal schedule. Following that, works with engineering, procurement, project controls, construction staff and partners, and other staff as needed to develop the proposal.
+ Actively implements proposal process improvements, incorporates lessons learned and cost reduction ideas, and analyses market intelligence of competitors.
+ Responsible for coordination and integration of reviews by legal, contracts, insurance, finance, treasury, and tax support groups for assigned proposals.
+ Collaborates with the client account manager and project management to develop and implement the proposal win strategy.
Management Responsibilities
Acts in capacity of a “lead person.” Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
+ Experience working in an EPC and/or project management firm.
+ Experience working with Solar, Renewables, or BESSprojects.
Minimum Qualifications
+ 10+ years of engineering, project or proposal experience.
+ All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
+ Normal office environment. Keyboarding and sitting.
Salary Plan
SAM: Sales
Job Grade
006
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company’s long-term achievements – and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or o
