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Proposal Manager / Estimator - Fully Remote - Burlington, VT

Burlington, Vermont Permanent USD90,000 - USD105,000 per year View Job Description
This federal contractor is seeking a Proposal Manager / Senior Estimator to lead the identification, development, and submission of federal and public sector construction proposals across the East Coast. This fully remote opportunity offers direct access to leadership, a stable government project pipeline, and the chance to play a major role in shaping future project wins for a respected federal contractor.
  • Fully remote position with flexibility to work anywhere along the East Coast
  • Over 30 years of consistent federal construction experience

About Our Client

This established federal construction contractor has spent over three decades delivering projects for government agencies, military installations, VA facilities, and public sector clients throughout New England and the East Coast.The organization operates with a lean structure, empowering employees with significant responsibility, direct communication with leadership, and the ability to make meaningful contributions to project pursuits and company growth. Their strong reputation and long standing government relationships have created a stable backlog of work and consistent project opportunities.

Job Description

The Proposal Manager / Estimator will:

  • Identify and track federal, state, and municipal contracting opportunities
  • Review and analyze RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices
  • Evaluate opportunities and recommend which pursuits align with company goals
  • Develop estimates, pricing strategies, and bid packages
  • Create proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and submission plans
  • Lead proposal kickoff meetings and coordinate internal resources
  • Collaborate with operations, estimating, technical staff, and leadership teams
  • Write, edit, and compile proposal content
  • Ensure compliance with solicitation requirements, including FAR and agency specific guidelines
  • Manage final proposal production and electronic submissions
  • Maintain proposal templates, resumes, qualifications, and past performance documentation
  • Support post submission clarifications and presentations when required



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Proposal Manager / Estimator should have:

  • 8+ years of estimating and/or proposal management experience
  • Government, federal, public sector, military, or municipal construction experience preferred
  • Commercial construction estimating experience will also be considered
  • Experience reviewing and responding to complex bid documents
  • Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Self motivated professional who can drive pursuits from start to finish

What's on Offer

The Proposal Manager / Estimator will receive:

  • Competitive base salary up to $105,000
  • 401(k) company match
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Health,care coverage with 100% employee premium paid by employer
  • Fully remote work environment
Contact
Jared Lang
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7053334

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Burlington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jared Lang
Job Reference
JN-072026-7053334