Proposal Leader

Position Summary & ObjectiveThe Proposal Leader prepares company proposals and works to ensure goals are met in a timely manner. The Proposal Leader will collaborate with various departments throughout the company to review and assess project plans. Responsible for creating proposals and maintaining communication with prospects.AccountabilitiesDevelopment of final and budgetary proposals for company products and servicesLeadership and coordination of technical and commercial information necessary to respond to customer and company needsEssential Functions Performed by the Position  Take ownership in preparation/ follow-up of proposals for company products and services in response to customer requests by:Gaining full understanding of customer needs through thorough review of customer provided information and communication with respective account managerCommunicating proposal requirements to functional departmentsSoliciting and evaluating quotations from potential major subcontractors with support from our engineering departmentsCompiling and reviewing functional department proposal input to ensure compliance with customer technical and commercial requirementsMaintaining and ensuring the dispositioning of entries into the proposal risk registerPreparing the necessary pricing with input from estimating, supply chain and other departments, as necessaryEnsuring the proposal communicates the strategy and messaging thereofAddressing customer feedback/questions concerning proposal submittalsLeading contract negotiations with customersPreparing contract release documentationAddress customer requests for preliminary pricing, technical and performance informationCustomer presentations and on-site meetingsParticipation in trade showsProvide support to the project management teamPrepare and execute all internal approval requirements in support of the company’s quality systemImprove proposal development processes and efficiencyDevelop hydro turbine technical product knowledgeKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGeneral business knowledgeProposal project management knowledgeData analyticsAbility to collaborateAbility to work in teams and individuallyAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to adapt to new changesDetail orientedAbility to manage proposal software