Mining Proposal Manager

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Proposal Manager to join its global mining team based in Santiago de Chile. You will lead key proposals and presentations, supporting and guiding them from pre-RFP positioning and capture through to the interview stage, and lead proposal teams for mining, environmental, infrastructure and water-related contracts. The ideal candidate has experience across LATAM and U.S.-based proposals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead large, complex, priority "must-win" proposals from capture through to interview stage, ensuring they are timely, compliant, accurate and persuasive.
• Coach interview, Q&A preparation and team readiness for global or must-win opportunities.
• Facilitate color reviews (Pink and Red teams), review debriefs and apply lessons learned to proposals and win plans.
• Serve as compliance reviewer and reviewer on color reviews for priority pursuits, and participate in Go/No-Go decisions, capture strategy and greenlight analyses.
• Report on client pipeline, business development strategy, capture planning, proposal efforts and debriefs, and act as subject matter expert for a client, portfolio or sector.
• Support marketing strategy and content development with marketing communications, client account managers and business lines.
• May supervise a small number of staff or mentor Bid Management Coordinators or Specialists, and support website, brochure and digital media content.

Required profile

• BA/BS degree and 8 years of experience, or equivalent experience and/or education.
• Previous experience leading business proposals in environmental, infrastructure or mining sectors.
• English and Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Strong proposal writing and editing skills, with good grammar and style.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently and with discretion on sensitive matters.

Required skills

• Desktop publishing and graphics software (Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop).
• Word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Excel) and presentation software (PowerPoint).
• Collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint; CRM knowledge, with Salesforce experience a plus.
• Understanding of A/E industry clients, projects and competitors.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs and a global team environment.