Proposal Manager

We’re looking for talented people who aspire to change the world through design. Treanor is a nationally recognized full-service planning and design firm with 12 offices across the U.S. We provide thoughtful, tailored solutions to our clients’ unique and complex design challenges. Our success is rooted in our ability to connect with our clients through our core values:Be true.Listen, learn, lead.Explore the extraordinary.Be humble, laugh together.At Treanor, we design places that matter—spaces that advance health, inspire discovery, and strengthen communities. Just as important as what we create is how we work: collaboratively, creatively, and with a shared commitment to excellence. Our teams are built on trust, curiosity, and the belief that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.We’re seeking a Proposal Manager to join our Health/Science team—someone who thrives in a highly collaborative environment and enjoys bringing people and ideas together to tell a compelling story. In this role, you’ll partner closely with designers, technical experts, and marketing professionals to shape pursuit strategies and develop proposals that reflect both our expertise and our culture. This role offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise in pursuit strategy and grow as part of Treanor's firmwide marketing team.Position DescriptionLead the Health/Science proposal process, including quality control and development of on-brand deliverables, such as proposals, statements of qualifications, and other pursuit-related materials. The Health/Science Proposal Manager owns the proposal process, working in partnership with the Health/Science Marketing Director and Principal-in-Charge and with support from Marketing Coordinators. Building on insights gathered through pre-positioning, the Proposal Manager develops high-quality, compelling proposals and pursuit materials that demonstrate an understanding of client needs and strategically position Treanor for selection. This position reports to the Health/Science Marketing Director.Role ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the full proposal lifecycle, from kickoff through final submissionCoordinate multiple concurrent pursuits, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and compliant deliverablesWrite, edit, and develop compelling proposals, statements of qualifications, and other client-facing materialsCollaborate with the Health/Science Marketing Director, Principal-in-Charge, and pursuit teams to shape messaging and win strategiesFacilitate kickoff meetings, contribute to pursuit strategies, and manage schedules and assignmentsContribute to interview preparation, including messaging, content development, and coordination with pursuit teamsTranslate complex technical information into clear, persuasive contentSupport client and competitor research to strengthen positioningMaintain and update proposal content libraries, including resumes, project sheets, and boilerplatePartner with graphic designers to develop engaging, on-brand visual materialsCapture and document pursuit data in Deltek Vantagepoint to support firm knowledge and future effortsParticipate in debriefs and apply insights to strengthen future pursuitsWhat You’ll Bring to the Team5+ years of proposal experience, including experience in the A/E/C industryExperience managing the full proposal lifecycle, from kickoff through final submissionStrong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with exceptional attention to detailAbility to communicate effectively and collaborate with both technical and marketing teamsProven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environmentCurious, strategic thinker interested in developing deeper expertise in pursuit strategy and positioningProficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft 365; experience with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications preferredOpenness to using AI tools to improve efficiency and support content development and proposal strategyFamiliarity with Deltek Vantagepoint and OpenAsset preferredBachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, English, business, or a related fieldAvailability to travel periodicallyTreanor is committed to equitable compensation practices. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, degree, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. The anticipated salary range for candidates meeting the stated requirements is $70,000 – 90,000 and will vary by the states we operate in.