AEC Pursuit Manager

AEC Pursuit Manager

About Parametrix

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions.

We are a team of professionals-engineers, planners, scientists, landscape architects, surveyors, and construction managers dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.

We are committed to being a Best Place to Work, offering hybrid work environments that promote meaningful connections, support work-life balance, and encourage career development. With excellent benefits, rewards, and an inclusive, collaborative team, we create a supportive and enriching workplace.

About the Role

We are looking for an AEC Pursuit Manager to join our Midwest team. This position will lead marketing and proposal efforts for the growing Midwest Region. You will be in the unique position of being able to help grow the Parametrix brand in a developing geography through intentional positioning, disciplined pursuit management, and successful project sales. This role is an entrepreneurial opportunity to create, grow, and lead a marketing team aligned with the needs of an expanding organization. The pursuits will range from small (< $1M fee) to large, regionally significant (> $15M+ fee).

You will be a senior member of the Midwest Region team and will collaborate with other Parametrix marketing professionals for critical pursuits. Specific requirements of the position include:

• Assess market conditions to assist in the development of a regional growth strategy.
• Provide leadership with responding to RFQs/RFPs, including developing winning messaging that aligns with scoring and evaluation criteria. Experience in the Illinois market and broader Midwest is a plus.
• Translate technical input into compelling, client-focused pursuits, shaping win themes, differentiators, and persuasive narratives.
• Develop, maintain, and report on pursuit and client data, including tracking upcoming pursuits, client contacts, positioning efforts, and pursuit budgets, and success rates, procurement cycles, and manage information in the CRM system.

You Have:

• The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of direct experience in proposal strategy, pursuit leadership, and sales within the transportation consulting industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word.
• Strong writing, editing, and organization skills.
• A collaborative and client-service focused approach.

Compensation Information: Base salary for this position is in the range of $110,000-$160,000 depending on qualifications.

Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.

Why Join Parametrix?

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.

Our Benefits include:

• Healthcare Coverage (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Bonding Leave

Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/

Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.

Our Commitment to You

Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, age (40 or older, as protected under the ADEA), disability (including physical, mental, or sensory), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Visit our careers site at https://www.parametrix.com/careers/ to apply and view all available opportunities at our firm.