Senior Proposal Manager

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Senior Proposal Manager (title dependent on years of experience and overall qualifications) to join our Southeast Proposals/Pursuits team! The right candidate should be located in the greater Atlanta area, with the ability to work in our Atlanta (Battery) or Duluth office; the position can follow a hybrid model.

This position reports directly to the Southeast Pursuits Director and plays a key role in leading the strategic development of complex, high-value proposals. The Senior Proposal Manager mentors proposal teams to achieve excellence in proposal submissions, aligns proposal efforts with broader business development strategies, and serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership in pursuit planning. This role will support the National/Regional Pursuit Directors, Proposal Managers, Capture Managers, Graphics Proposal Specialists, and Client Services Managers (dedicated business developers and seller/doers) on a wide range of pursuits. Responsibilities include developing persuasive proposals, creating polished pursuit presentations and materials, and maintaining systems and tools that promote overall efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Proposal Development: Serve as the primary point of contact for proposal efforts, engaging internal teams and external partners as needed. Lead the development of complex and strategic proposals — including public, private, design-build, and alternative delivery projects — for both our Infrastructure and Environmental divisions. Coordinate and lead all stages of the proposal review process, including kickoff meetings, technical and quality reviews, and development of shortlisted/final presentation strategies and materials.
• Pursuit Strategy: Collaborate with leadership, capture teams, and business development stakeholders to develop win themes, messaging, and pursuit strategies.
• Content Development: Write, edit, and tailor proposal content to meet project-specific needs and client criteria. Proofread and refine technical content to ensure clarity, persuasiveness, and alignment with win themes, client requirements, and branding standards, ultimately creating compelling, cohesive proposals.
• Content Management: Maintain and improve a library of reusable content, including resumes, project sheets, and boilerplate responses, ensuring all materials reflect the company’s capabilities, experience, and brand standards.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide proposal managers and support staff, fostering skill development and process improvements.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the proposal review process, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and creativity.
• Executive Engagement: Serve as a key point of contact for executives during major pursuits, providing updates and strategic insights.
• Innovation and Improvement: Identify and implement best practices, tools, and templates to drive efficiency and enhance proposal quality.
• Relationship Management