Senior Pursuits Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Pursuits Manager is responsible for overseeing firmwide pursuit and proposal management function, with primary accountability for the go / no-go process, proposal process optimization, capture planning, performance metrics, and pursuit team management. This role ensures the firm pursues the right opportunities, executes proposals efficiently, and continuously improves win rates. The position reports to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and collaborates closely with the CMO, principals, and technical leaders to align pursuit activities with the firm’s overall growth strategy.

In addition to process and team leadership, this role provides strategic guidance and hands-on support for select high-profile pursuits, particularly during capture planning and shortlist interviews.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  include but are not limited to :

• Pursuit & Proposal Management

Oversee the firmwide pursuit framework, including go / no-go, capture planning, proposal development, and shortlist interviews.

Track and report pursuit performance metrics and KPIs (e.g., win rates, ROI, cycle times, workload).

Manage, mentor, and develop the team of pursuit and proposal professionals, balancing resources across concurrent pursuits.

Provide leadership on select strategic pursuits , from capture through proposal and interview.

Skills / Requirements :

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS / geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

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