Why Join Our Team

At W. M. Lyles Co., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority, and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

1. Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
2. Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
3. Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business, so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then W. M. Lyles Co. is right for you!

The Proposal Manager provides leadership, vision, management, and coordination of all proposal activities for W. M. Lyles Co. This position oversees the development, organization, and delivery of high-quality, client-focused proposals and related marketing materials. The Proposal Manager ensures proposals are compelling, compliant, and strategically aligned with company goals. In addition, this role partners with the Marketing team to provide guidance and leadership in branding, communications, and business development initiatives.

Essential duties and other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Provide leadership and oversight for the full proposal development lifecycle, from opportunity identification through submission.
2. Manage proposal planning, scheduling, and coordination to ensure deadlines are met.
3. Lead proposal strategy sessions, kick-off meetings, and reviews to ensure win themes and differentiators are clearly articulated.
4. Direct proposal teams, including writers, coordinators, subject matter experts, and consultants, fostering collaboration and accountability.
5. Oversee writing, editing, and production of Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), presentations, and related materials.
6. Ensure compliance with client requirements, corporate standards, and brand guidelines.
7. Partner with the Marketing team to align proposal messaging with overall brand strategy and business development efforts.
8. Mentor and train staff on best practices in proposal development, writing, and project management.
9. Manage and maintain proposal templates, boilerplate content, and the proposal database (resumes, project descriptions, visuals, etc.).
10. Track, analyze, and report on proposal outcomes to identify process improvements and enhance win rates.
11. Support the development of marketing collateral, event participation, and client-facing materials as needed.
12. Maintain confidentiality when preparing company information, correspondence, and statistical project reports.
13. Perform additional duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
2. 9+ years of progressive experience in proposal development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
3. Experience in the Construction, Engineering, or Architecture industries preferred.
4. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).
5. Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills with a proven ability to craft persuasive, client-focused content.
6. Proven ability to manage multiple complex proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

1. A valid California Driver's License

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters if you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HumanResources@lylessc.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail HumanResources@lylessc.com or call toll-free 559-441-1900.

This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

The Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Company, including via mailing address, fax machine, email, or directly to employees, will be considered the property of the Company. The Company will not pay any fee for placements resulting from unsolicited resumes. The Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company's recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place. Agency agreements must be in writing and signed by the Human Resources Representative or their designee; no other Company employee is authorized to enter into agreements regarding candidate placements on behalf of the Company. Please send any questions or concern to HumanResources@lylessc.com.