Proposal Manager

We are currently looking for a proposal manager to support the acquisition of work on challenging projects worldwide from idea, concept to detailed design.

In this role, you will closely work in close collaboration with the Market Directors, Project Directors and Proposal Managers in the various Executing Units of COWI across geographies.

Furthermore, in this role you will:

• Respond to RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, award submittals, roster applications, pre-qualifications, etc., along with coordinating the complete lifecycle of a proposal response from the intake of the RFP and qualification of the opportunity through to submission.
• Collaborate with teams for recommendation on EOI's and bid submission to attain high quality scores and enhance tender success rates.
• Assist with coordinating firm-wide proposal resources to meet proposal production deadlines, and prepare, coordinate and develop non-technical writing for proposal efforts, together with assisting with the coordination of capture planning efforts
• Create and maintain marketing materials, including but not limited to resumes, project descriptions, presentations, media content, brochures, etc.
• Provide input on the final preparation of marketing materials, including reviewing, proofreading, editing, etc.
• Assist with the tracking of pursuits and update the CRM database to track pursuits, proposals, and client content
• Collaborate with the proposal team in maintaining the brand styles, templates, and best practices for the proposal process and marketing materials

Qualification and Experience:-

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, English, or related field with 10+ years’ experience in Engineering Design Consultancy/EPCM (or equivalent).
• Experience managing complex tenders and crafting value-driven proposals.
• Proven track record in large and mid-size projects across Transportation, Buildings & Industry, and Renewable Energy.
• Strong expertise in bid/proposal management, production, and impactful presentation delivery.
• Skilled in writing, editing, and structuring proposal content with accuracy and clarity.
• Solid commercial acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, and CRM databases.
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal); adept at multitasking and collaboration.
• Highly organized with a structured, detail-oriented approach.

Location:-

• Chennai/Gurgaon.

Company Overview:-

Together with customers, partners and colleagues, we shape a future where people and COWI societies grow and flourish. We do that by co-creating sustainable and beautiful solutions that improve the quality of life for people today and many generations ahead.​​​​​​​ Our starting point is gaining a deep understanding of our customers, their aspirations and concerns. This is what sets us apart and how we deliver long-term value. Primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America and India, we currently number 6,900 people, who offer our expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment.