Transportation Strategic Initiatives Manager

1 month ago


Walnut Creek California, United States BKF Engineers Full time
Position Overview
BKF Engineers is in search of a motivated and detail-oriented Transportation Strategic Initiatives Manager to enhance our expanding team.

We are looking for a proactive individual with expertise in the Transportation sector who excels in adhering to deadlines and collaborates efficiently with a variety of teams, including engineers, marketers, and designers, to create compelling and distinctive deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and implementation of strategic marketing initiatives and proposals for significant transportation projects independently.

• Assess and interpret market dynamics, client requirements, and competitive environments to guide marketing strategies.

• Work closely with internal departments, including business development, project management, and technical specialists, to craft persuasive and competitive proposals.

• Oversee the proposal process from initiation to submission, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and compliant outputs.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key clients, industry collaborators, and stakeholders.

• Conduct go/no-go evaluations and provide insights to senior management.

• Develop and present marketing strategies and proposal content to both internal and external audiences.

• Facilitate proposal kick-off meetings.

• Review RFPs and RFQs.

• Ensure quality assurance and quality control for proposals.

• Lead and coordinate interviews.

• Maintain and generate team resumes and project summaries.

• Monitor and report on marketing metrics, success rates, and market insights.

• Mentor and guide junior team members in marketing and proposal best practices.

• Occasional travel between offices and other locations may be necessary.

• Flexible working hours may be required on occasion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related discipline is preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in a marketing or proposal coordination role focused on transportation prime proposals.

• Proven track record in leading and securing proposals for transportation projects.

• Strong knowledge of the transportation sector, including highways, rail, transit, and aviation.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.

• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively in a team setting and manage multiple priorities.

• Proficient in proposal management software, InDesign, and other relevant tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, year-end bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k plans.

• BKF covers 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 50% for dependents.

• 14 days of paid vacation, 6 paid sick days, and 8 paid holidays.

• Education reimbursement and paid annual memberships for professional organizations.

• BKF offers a comprehensive suite of competitive and award-winning benefits.

Work Environment

BKF promotes a healthy work-life balance and employs a hybrid model of remote and office work.

Workplace Recognition
We are proud to be recognized as a "Great Place To Work" certified company and have received multiple awards for being one of the best firms to work for in the industry.

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