Proposal Manager

About Prototek

Prototek is a leading national provider of digital based manufacturing services including CNC machining, precision sheet metal fabrication, EDM, and additive manufacturing services. Prototek serves a variety of customer end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, electronics, consumer, and general industrial. Prototek has manufacturing locations across the United States including facilities in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. Prototek is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 certified as well as ITAR Registered. For more information, visit .

Job Summary: The Proposal Manager is a primary member of the estimating/quoting team who has overall responsibility for managing the team and working with both customers and sales to provide accurate quotes. The Proposal Manager is also responsible for the oversight of the entire estimating process, as well as oversite of standardized procedures, methods and processes for quoting for specific division(s).

Essential Functions:

• Prepare accurate pricing of estimates with the proper level of detail, including labor, material and subcontract items
• Responsible for working with and training the estimating team to provide timely and accurate quotes for customers
• Manage employees' time off requests, conduct annual/mid-year performance evaluations and provide applicable discipline when necessary
• Monitor team performance, hold employees accountable for meeting defined Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and give consistent and constructive feedback to team when necessary
• Assist in development of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the estimating team
• Potential to be flexible with schedule, working with clients in multiple time zones, which also may include weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned in a team environment
  
  

Technical Competencies:

• Possesses a great attention to detail, while also possessing the ability to quickly address customer issues
• Capability to work with a computerized sales system (SalesForce / CRM preferred)
• Ability to clearly communicate customer expectations (requests) into a request for quote (RFQ)
• Ability to read blueprints & understanding of measurement equipment
• Familiarity of computer design software such as CAD, SolidWorks, etc
• Ability to understand and utilize management reports, memo, and other documents to conduct business
  
  

Behavioral Competencies:

• Demonstrates leadership by approaching work positively, guiding colleagues and accepting accountability
• Demonstrates motivation and accountability to achieve individual and department goals
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple high complexity projects in a cross-functional environment
• Demonstrates initiative and personal accountability to meet work demands and work effectively under pressure with limited supervision
• Grasps complex concepts, anticipates possible problems and generate solutions with high-level problem-solving skills
• Exercises sound judgement in ambiguous situations when time is critical
• Shows willingness to offer expert knowledge and insight to develop colleagues
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing circumstances and facility needs
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to effectively produce high quality work
• Demonstrates teamwork by sharing knowledge and helping where needed
  
  

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• BA/BS preferred
• 5 years' of people management experience
• Previous experience in the prototyping industry preferred
  
  

Work Hours/Travel:

• Standard schedule Monday - Friday with a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Occasionally requires irregular schedule/overtime
• Flexible schedule possible in agreement with supervisor
• No travel
  
  

What Prototek Offers:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive pay scale
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service
• 9 paid Holidays annually
• Education reimbursement program
• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%
  
  

Additional Information:

Prototek maintains International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States based facilities. This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.

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