Proposal Manager at COASTAL ENGINEERING – Greenwood Lake, New York

About Coastal Engineering

Coastal Engineering is a specialized marine construction firm delivering complex, high-quality waterfront and underwater infrastructure projects along the East Coast. Our capabilities include piers, bulkheads, dams, bridges, dredging, and other critical marine structures. We are driven by a commitment to innovation, safety, sustainability, and executional excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of competitive, compliant, and high-quality proposals for marine and underwater construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end proposal development process.
• Review RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs to ensure full compliance.
• Develop proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices.
• Coordinate with estimating, operations, safety, and executive teams.
• Draft and finalize technical, safety, and execution narratives.
• Ensure alignment between narrative, pricing, and schedule.
• Manage resumes, graphics, and past performance content.
• Track addenda and manage revisions.
• Conduct quality control and executive reviews.
• Maintain proposal templates and boilerplate materials.

Qualifications

• Experience managing proposals in construction or engineering environments.
• Familiarity with public-sector procurement (USACE, NAVFAC, DOTs).
• Ability to manage multiple proposals concurrently.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and proposal tools.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Marine or underwater construction experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Bonuses and weekly pay structure.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• Collaborative, quality-driven work environment.
• Flexible scheduling where appropriate.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance reimbursement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Opportunities for advancement

Schedule

• This is a 1-year contract position.
• Primarily Monday – Friday during standard business hours.
• Must be available as needed to support proposal deadlines.
• Schedule may vary based on bid volume and submission timelines.

Work Location & Requirements

• Location: Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 (In person)
• Commute: Must be able to commute to Greenwood Lake, NY
• Relocation: Required prior to start date