Proposal Manager

**Who is Hagerman?** Since 1908 The Hagerman Family has built trust and earned confidence as leaders in diverse markets of the construction industry. We are a construction solution provider. **Location**: This position will be located at one of our Hagerman Offices (Fishers IN, Fort Wayne IN, or Louisville KY). This is not a remote position. **Job Summary:** Hagerman is looking for a strategic thinker, persuasive writer, and project orchestrator who thrives on turning opportunities into wins. As our **Proposal Manager**, you'll lead the pursuit process from kickoff to submission, guiding proposal strategy, shaping compelling content, coordinating teams, and delivering high\-quality proposals and presentations that help win work. You'll collaborate with leaders across the company to tell the Hagerman story, showcase our expertise, and position our teams for success. **What You'll Do:** Lead Winning Pursuits * Manage qualifications, proposals, and interview presentations from strategy through submission. * Develop win themes, response strategies, and compelling content that differentiates Hagerman. * Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistency. * Guide pursuit teams through the proposal process and keep everyone focused on the end goal. Shape the Hagerman Story * Gather project stories and success narratives from teams across the company. * Write, edit, and refine content for proposals, presentations, case studies, brochures, and marketing materials. * Translate technical information into clear, client\-focused messaging. * Support award submissions, project profiles, market overviews, and thought leadership content. Drive Quality \& Brand Excellence * Lead design, layout, production, and final quality reviews. * Maintain and enhance marketing resources, project information, resumes, and proposal content libraries. * Ensure all materials align with Hagerman's brand standards and visual identity. * Coordinate project photography and other marketing assets that strengthen our story. Build Relationships \& Represent Hagerman * Collaborate with operations, business development, and leadership teams across the company. * Partner with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, and industry stakeholders. * Represent Hagerman at industry events, associations, and business development functions. * Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the pursuit process. What We Need You to Bring * **Strategic Thinking** – You can see the big picture and develop winning approaches. * **Exceptional Writing Skills** – You know how to communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact. * **Organization and Execution** – You excel at managing multiple deadlines and moving projects forward. * **Attention to Detail** – You catch the details others miss and take pride in delivering polished work. * **Curiosity and Initiative** – You continuously look for ways to improve processes, content, and results. **Qualifications:**