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Parsons International
Proposal Manager
Dubai, UAE
Parsons is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
OPPORTUNITY:
Parsons is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to manage and produce creative and compelling world-class proposals for large scale project awards ($100M+). The position requires the ability to meet deadlines, ascertain and develop critical win components, organize and coordinate complex responses, competently edit and tailor compelling proposal content, and manage proposal production for submittals.
Outstanding ability to work with people at all levels, strong writing/editorial skills, energetic self-starter attitude, and organizational skills will be keys to the success of this position.

JOB OVERVIEW:
• Implements Parsons’ proposal processes. Educates proposal teams on the use of these processes on efforts.
• Coordinates with capture or project managers to communicate and produce accurate capture, proposal and strategy intelligence to the proposal team.
• Provides “hands-on” proposal process support and expertise during the entire proposal process (including production), and works with assigned authors and contributors to develop fully compliant and responsive proposal content.
• Understands and communicates opportunity and solicitation-related business and technical requirements/information.
• Effectively deals with people at all levels.
• Works efficiently and professionally on senior level capacity. Accomplishes tasks with significant enthusiasm and initiative.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism or related discipline.
• Preferably with related Master’s degree.
• At least 10 years of proposal management experience for engineering/architecture and/or construction management firms.
• With significant experience in UAE or Middle East.
• Successful track record of producing winning proposals, preferably with multi-volume submittals.
• Thorough understanding of proposal pricing strategy and contract terminology and negotiation.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills, communication and organizational skills and self-starter attitude.
• Adept in utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Must be able to work extensive hours to meet deadlines and travel, when required.

Job Details
Job Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company Industry Consulting Services; Construction/Civil Engineering
Company Type Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role Marketing and PR
Employment Type Full Time Employee
Monthly Salary Range Unspecified
Number of Vacancies Unspecified
Job Ref. JB3786008

Preferred Candidate
Career Level Management
Years of Experience Min: 10