Manager, Proposals

About Day and Zimmermann

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! ® We’re here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It’s no wonder we’re the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customer’s power and improve the world!

We’re looking for a full-time, Proposal Manager, to join the Day & Zimmermann team.

The Proposal Manager oversees the entire proposal process, acting as a project manager for customer responses such as RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and post-submittal requests. They collaborate with Business Development and Operations to develop strategies, identify key messaging, and lead the full proposal lifecycle, including writing, production, and customer follow-ups under strict deadlines. This high-visibility role at Day & Zimmermann requires strong project management, organizational, and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of the company's services, markets, and processes.

This role is remote with some travel.

As the Proposal Manager, here’s the work you’ll do:

• Project Management Support – leads and manages the production of multiple – and often concurrent – complex, high-value proposals from start to finish. Acts as the RFP subject matter expert and clearly communicates customer requirements to the bid team. Manages a matrixed team, process workflow, tailors and develops content with subject matter experts, coordinates and manages schedules, etc. to ensure on-time delivery of compliant, compelling, customer-focused proposals.
• Content Drafting, Review & Improvement – work with members of the pursuit team to draft and edit proposal content, maintain updated versions in the document management system (SharePoint based), and perform other desktop publishing, editing, and formatting tasks using Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Write and update content in the Proposal team’s boilerplate library and other reference materials and look for ways to improve the quality of our materials, tools, and processes.
• Coordination Activities – perform coordination and proposal administrative duties, including acknowledging receipt of bid documents, distributing bid information as needed, scheduling internal meetings, setting up collaborative workspace (SharePoint based), maintaining document version control, and updating opportunity records in Salesforce (CRM system).
• Miscellaneous Support - additional support to your supervisor or larger department projects as assigned.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks involving multiple groups of people while meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Critical thinker who can research, develop, and present complex data or information clearly and concisely.
• Strong team player who can work with individuals at various levels of the company to gather information, incorporate feedback, and pitch in where needed to deliver results.
• Strong capability in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint (or other collaborative content management system) and Salesforce (or similar CRM system). Familiarity with Adobe products is preferred, not required.

And if you have these qualifications:

• 
  Associates Degree Required – Bachelor’s preferred
• 6+ years experience writing, proofreading, editing, working with technical or engineering teams/individuals, experience in energy or industrial markets.
• 6+ years experience service-oriented sales, the AEC or energy industry, or in a B2B environment preferred.
• Great attitude and team player.
• Successful completion of drug and background screening process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $91,600 – $137,400. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).


Any salary estimation specified by this job board may or may not align with our organization’s pay philosophy. Apply to connect with a Talent Acquisition Partner who can provide more details!

We care about our employees and it shows.

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!


To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
• Walking
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW! Talent Acquisition Partner: Jennifer Singer

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected], and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.