Job Description

Own The Process That Drives Our Growth
At Craftwater, the innovative work starts with winning proposals. We’re hiring a Proposal Manager to run point on RFPs, RFQs, and SOQs. Owning execution, driving accountability, and shaping the narrative are key to success. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on our growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead proposal execution from kickoff to submission across multiple pursuits
• Turn complex inputs into clear, compelling narratives
• Drive accountability across teams to hit deadlines without chaos
• Build and improve proposal systems, templates, and workflows
• Stay ahead of upcoming pursuits so we’re prepared and organized

What We’re Looking For

• 3–8+ years in proposals, bid management, or similar deadline-driven work
• Experience with RFP/RFQ/SOQ processes
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Ability to coordinate across teams and hold people accountable

Nice to have:
AEC / Civil Engineering industry experience, InDesign/Microsoft Office, proposal platforms (PlanetBids, BidNet, etc.)

How We Work

At Craftwater, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver:

• We think in about the entire systemby understanding the bigger picture behind every pursuit
• We build real connections with teammates and clients through direct, honest collaboration
• Weinnovate with purpose, pushing beyond standard approaches to improve outcomes
• We bring tenacity and don’t settle for “good enough,” especially under pressure
• We hold a high bar for excellence by creating clear, accurate, and compelling deliverables every time

If that resonates, you’ll fit right in.

Why Craftwater

We’re a team that takes our work seriously, but not ourselves.

• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• A collaborative, low-ego environment
• Real ownership and visibility into growth
• Strong culture of smart, dedicated people working toward excellence

We’re doing big things and having fun doing it!

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If you want to own outcomes, not just track tasks we'd love to hear from you.