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Senior Proposal Specialist

ABM Industries

Sugar Land, TX · Posted October 20, 2026

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T h i s p os it i o n m a n a g es t he p l a n n i n g , de v el o p m en t , e x e c u t a b le s , and del i v e r y of a ss i g ned b i ds , p r esen t at i o n s , and R F P r es po n s es t o o ur c u s t om e r s t h a t ef f e c t i v ely c o n v ey so l u t i o n s , c a p a b i l i t i es, a nd d i f f e r ent i a t o r s . T h i s p os it i o n c oo r d i n a t es w ith s u b j e c t m a t t er e x p e r t s r a n g i n g fr o m o pe r at i o n a l t o ex e c ut i v e s t aff t o p r o vide k ey c a p a b i l it i es a nd so l u t i o ns f o r o ur c u s t om e r s and i n t e r n a l c l i en t s .

You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

• Lead strategy & planning meetings and serve as the project manager to clarify client requirements and delegate tasks to ensure client deliverables are met.

• Lead the team through value proposition development, applying client analysis and competitive intelligence.

• Research, analyze, and derive insights from information to ensure driving o f k ey s el l i n g me ss a g es in t he b i d.

• P a r t ner w ith s u b j e c t m a t t er e x p e r t s , m a n a g emen t , and e x e c ut i v es t o i d ent i f y a w i n n i ng b i d s t r a t e g y and me ss a g i n g t a i l or ed t o a t a r g et au d ie n c e.

• E s t a b l is h p r i or ity f o r b i d t a s ks and w o r ks w ith r es o u r c es a nd m a n a g ement t o a ss u r e u n de r s t a n d i ng o f p r i o r it i es a nd ab i l i t y t o meet dead l i n es.

• R esea r c h, wr i t e, a n d a s s em b le c l i ent s pe c if i c p r esen t a t i o n s , b i ds and p r o p o s a l s u s i n g r ele v a n t b us i n ess so ft w a r e; en s u r i n g c o n t ent is c o n s i s t ent w ith C e n t er o f E x c el l en c e (C o E) , Deal De s k a nd c o r p o r a t e m a r k et i ng g u i de l i n es.

• I n t e r p r et c om p l e x i n f o r m at i o n a n d wr i t es p er t a r g et au d i en c e.

• P r oo fr ead a n d ed i t wr it t en d o c u m en t s and p r o vides i d ea s , s u g g est i o n s , and c o n c ept de v el o p m ent t o en h a n c e b i ds and p r o p o s a ls .

• I m p l ement and i m p r o v e t he o r g a n i z at i o n ’ s p r o p o s al p r o c ess fr o m p r e - p r o p o s a l p l a n n i n g t h r o u g h p r o p o s al del i v e r y and s u p p o r t o f p os t - s u b m it t al del i v e r a b le s .

• C omm u n i c a t es p r o j e c t s t a t u s , i d e n t i f i es o b s t a c le s /devi a t i o n s /del a y s , and a ss i g ns t a s k ( s ) t o a d d r ess t he i ss ues o n a n y de v i a t i o ns t o del i v e r y t i m el i ne

• S pe c i a l p r o j e c t s and o t her d u t i es a s a ss i g ned.

E d u c at i o n:

• Ba c he lo r ’ s de g r ee in English, Communication, Marketing, Business Administration, o r eq u i v a l ent e x p e r ie n c e

E x p e r ie n c e:

6 + y ea r s o f e x p e r ie n c e in sales p r o p o s al development, and manage project management.

Complex government style proposals valued over 5 million dollars.

Able to manage the entire proposals independently

Experienced in PowerPoint slide and graphic design

Qvidian experience is a plus

Salesforce experience is a plus

Ability to collaborate with C-Suite Executives

Othe r :

• S k i l l ed in p r o j e c t m a n a g emen t .

Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, and use of AI tools.

Excellent time management and prioritization skills

• P r o v en e x p e r t i s e in t e c h n i c al and pe r s u as i v e wr it i n g .

• S t r o ng c omm u n i c at i o n a n d c o nf l i c t r es o l u t i o n s k i l ls .

• H i g h l y sk i l l ed in t he u s e o f M i c r oso ft O ff ic e S u i t e.

• E x c el l ent t i m e m a n a g ement and p r i or it i z at i o n s k i l ls .

• A b l e t o w o r k i n depen d en t ly s ett i ng p r i or it i es a nd m a n a g i ng w o r k.

• A d v a n c ed ab i l i t y t o u n de r s t a n d a c l i en t ’ s b u s i n es s , t e c h n o l o g y and p r o c ess need s , and t r a ns l a t e i n t o a c t i o n a b l e, i n d us t r y- lea d i n g s e r vi c es so l u t i o ns f o r c om p l i c a t ed so l u t i o n s .

• P r o vide g u i d a n c e a n d e x p e r t i s e t o s t a k eh o l d e r s t o c r ea t e pe r s u as i v e l a n g u a g e f o r R F P r es po n s es a n d p r esen t at i o n s .

• C om b i ne t e c h n i c al e x p e r t i s e w ith b u s i n ess a c u m en t o p r o vide vi t a l , de t a i led i n f o r m at i o n a bo ut h o w an A BM so l u t i o n c an de l i v er b u s i n ess v a l u e t o i t s c l i en t s .

• A b i l i t y t o i d ent i f y p r o b l em s / r o a d b lo c ks and c r eat i v ely g e ne r a t e i d eas t o a c h i e v e r es o l u t i o n w h i le c o n s i d e r i n g t he r i s ks a s so c i a t ed w ith ea c h o pt i o n a n d s e l e c t i ng t he o pt i o n t h a t has t he b e s t r i s k/ r e w a r d.

• A b i l i t y t o m a n a g e m u l t i p l e p r o j e c t s s i m u l t a n eo us ly

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.

ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers . ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now.

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