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Operations Proposal Manager

Louisville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jan 2026

About the role

Our Operations Proposal Manager will be responsible for managing electrical installation subcontractor bids for small, medium, and large-scale material handling systems. They will collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations to develop RFQ, solicit bids and evaluate subcontractor quotes to support customer proposals. Roles and Responsibilities: · Confer with sales engineers, project managers, customers, and others to discuss and understand project specifications, scope and design requirements. · Prepare RFQ for electrical installation per project requirements including drawings, specifications, and schedule. · Aid in the development of customer proposals and pricing estimates. · Work to assigned bid due dates and proposal completion deadlines. · Work with company provided pricing tools and assist in the improvement and enhancement of those tools. · Work with subcontractors to acquire comprehensive quotes in a timely manner. · Schedule proposal reviews with subcontractors and internal departments. · Evaluate quotes for compliance with project requirements. · Collaborate with project management and engineering to establish a clear scope of work. · Create Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) in a concise and clear manner. · Review customer schedules and collaborate with stakeholders to establish a feasibility proposal schedule. · Maintain record of subcontractor’s quotes and provide sales team and operation’s managers with relevant data and discrepancies between quotes. · Great communication skills are required to communicate designs, ideas, and pricing information to other team members and functional groups. · Travel to job sites as required for design review, concepts, or site evaluations may be required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: · Excellent industry knowledge and a willingness to keep up with trends. · Superb written and verbal communication skills. · Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities. · Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. · Deadline-driven and committed to excellence. · Knowledge of Motor Driven Live Roller (MDR), power and electrical load calculations, UL and NEC codes · Familiarity with UPS, FXG, and Amazon specifications is a plus. · Willing to travel 10 to 15% of the time for on-site customer reviews. · Proficiency with MS Office, Primavera P6, MS Project, & AutoCAD. · Product knowledge of electrical controls components and equipment. · Experience using Accubid to generate construction estimates is advantageous. Required Experience and Education: · Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or other relevant field. · 2 years of experience within industrial automation