We are currently seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to develop complete quote proposals, specializing in boiler pressure parts, within the Global Parts & Services organization. The Proposal Manager reports to the Product Support Manager and may also support requests from our Field Engineering Services, International Replacement Parts, and the Regional Project Manager groups. The Proposal Manager is responsible for the development, research, cost/price development, and definition of scope for quote opportunities based on customer requests. This role requires interaction with customers through multiple communication interfaces including, email, phone, and/or customer specific message boards.

• Determine complete scope of customer request from both internal or external customers
• Research original contracts, aftermarket contracts, engineering resources, and technical standards to determine the specifics of scope that should be offered
• Formalize complete description for scope being offered and identify most effective manufacturing facility
• Determine total cost, price, and lead time for identified scope, which may be accomplished via resources available in supply chain management, transportation, graphics, engineering, estimating, pricing, and/or order management group or resources available within the Product Support group
• Follow up with required groups and utilize routing system to track and expedite quote completion
• Maintain quote ownership and can work on multiple quotes simultaneously while managing workload priority
• Final review before quote is submitted to customer
• Primary point of contact for follow up questions (including technical) from various internal and external customers

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``` - 5 years professional experience with an Associate Mechanical Engineering Technical degree or technical knowledge normally associated with an Associate Technical degree, including the ability to read drawings and bill of material - Experience with creating bills of material, red-lining drawings, and proposal development - Excellent communication skills, technical reading & writing skills - Ability to exercise a moderate degree of independent judgment and problem solving - As needed business travel and research requests - Self-motivated, team oriented, and can think outside-the-box - Knowledge of PLM, Visibility, Data Warehouse, Oracle, RPQO, and Global Parts and Service internal processes. - 7 years' experience, plus Tech Design experience with AutoCad, Solid Works, or another related CAD software (3D Modeling is a plus, but not required). - Familiar with B&W Design and Technical Standards. - Familiar with microfilm and researching historic documents. - Technical knowledge of boilers, pulverizers, combustion equipment, environmental equipment, sootblowers and/or electrostatic precipitators.

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