Senior Proposal Consultant

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Proposal Consultant to join their Clients & Sales and Water teams. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in proposals, pursuits or professional services marketing and will be responsible for leading end-to-end development of proposals and qualifications for mid-sized to large, complex pursuits. The role requires strategic thinking, advanced writing and storytelling skills, and the ability to manage multiple large pursuits simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree 7+ years of relevant experience in proposals, pursuits or professional services marketing (or Master’s 5+)
• Proposal Leadership: Demonstrated ability to independently lead proposals and qualifications for AEC professional service or similar technical consulting services
• Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to interpret RFPs and RFQs, develop compliance strategies, identify win themes, and translate client needs into clear, compelling narratives
• Writing & Storytelling: Advanced writing, editing, and content development skills, with the ability to produce client-focused, persuasive content and guide others in doing the same
• Tools & Systems: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, SharePoint, Power BI, and CRM systems (Microsoft Dynamics or similar) is a plus
• CRM & Research Acumen: Experience maintaining accurate pursuit and client data and using CRM and targeted market or client research to inform positioning, tracking, and post-pursuit insights
• Project & Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage multiple large pursuits simultaneously, coordinate diverse contributor teams, and drive progress to deadline without direct authority
• Professional Attributes: Proactive problem-solver with strong organizational and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable making decisions in dynamic pursuit environments
• Leadership & Mentorship: Motivated by mentoring others, providing constructive feedback, and contributing to continuous improvement across proposal processes and governance

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive health, wellness, and retirement plans, plus generous paid time off
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Options for remote or hybrid work to support your work-life balance
• Professional Growth: Investment in your development through training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities