Proposal Manager

Fortress is a wholly owned subsidiary of DSI, the nation’s leading renewable energy contractor that builds utility scale solar, wind and biogas operations for utility companies, commercial operations and EPC partners. The company is based in Carrboro, North Carolina and has built solar farm fencing, substation fencing, commercial and industrial fencing across the nation. Come join our team today!

Position Summary

The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading the preparation, development, and delivery of high-quality proposals for commercial and utility-scale fencing projects. This role partners closely with Estimating, Project Management, Operations, and Senior Leadership to ensure all proposals are accurate, compliant, branded correctly, and aligned with client expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the full life cycle of proposals — from RFP review to executed contract.
• Lead coordination among Estimators, Project Managers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure all proposals use approved language, formatting, and brand standards.
• Prepare comparison documents and revision logs.
• Maintain a proposal content library.
• Verify accuracy of proposal details.
• Ensure proposals follow legal and branding guidelines.
• Confirm wage compliance when applicable.
• Work directly with clients to gather requirements.
• Coordinate resubmittals and clarifications.
• Develop standardized templates and workflows.
• Supporting automation between estimating tools and proposal templates

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant experience.
• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred experience in fencing, civil subcontracting, or renewable energy
• Familiarity with construction drawings.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Typical construction site environment
• Could be subject to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.