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Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.\nAs part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.\nHow you will make an Impact (Job Summary)\nSPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. The Technical Proposal Manager II is a pivotal position within SPX Cooling. The position leads budget development, technical support, estimating support, strategy and proposal development activities for assigned projects, with may include global opportunities. The incumbent must effectively present recommended strategies to the appropriate project managers, directors, and executives based on each project’s price level, risk, and complexity. The incumbent recommends margin levels that allow award of contract at highest feasible level of profitability.\nThe successful incumbent effectively manages a challenging workload and as needed, delegates tasks to others in supporting roles. Success in this role demands outstanding organizational, project planning, project management, and communication skills.\nWhat you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)\nWhile each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:\nProposal Development and Leadership\nPrepare proposals for large-scale and complex projects, ensuring quality and timeliness.\nAssume accountability for deadlines and overall proposal quality.\nDelegate tasks to support roles and provide leadership and mentoring within the Sales Service Team.\nProactively anticipate needs and take appropriate action throughout the proposal process.\nCost Estimation and Risk Management\nProvide cost estimates and recommend margin levels to upper management and the sales team.\nCommunicate project cost estimates to project management.\nManage risks related to technical, commercial, scheduling, and construction aspects.\nSupport the sales team with budgetary and firms quotes.\n Collaboration and Customer Engagement \nIdentify customer needs by reviewing technical and commercial specifications and interacting with field sales and customers.\nCollaborate with Project Managers, Fields Sales, Engineering, Legal, and other relevant customers.\nAssist the field sales team with bid qualifications and provide technical and commercial information.\nWhat we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)\nWe each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:\nRequired Experience & Skills\n5-7 years of experience.\nCustomer focused.\nTechnical aptitude.\nStrong negotiation skills.\nIdeal Experience & Skills\nExperience with HVAC, industrial processes, or power plants, as well as engineering documents, preferred.\nProficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.\nProficiency in SAP desired or other ERP System.\nAbility to read engineering drawings.\nProject management experience helpful.\nAbility to draw parallels between past and potential projects, thereby developing accurate estimates and minimizing demand for internal resources.\nAbility to develop proposal strategies based on subject matter expertise.\nStrong understanding of technical and commercial project variables with the ability to proactively initiate action based on that understanding.\nEducation & Certifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferred.\nMaster’s degree in Business Administration, preferred.\nTravel & Working Environment\nOnsite office environment, Monday - Friday; Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period.\nThe position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours. \nOccasional outside environment; exposure to excessive noise, heat, or bad weather.\nKeyboarding/typing.\nOccasional liftin up to 30 pounds.\nAbility to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.\nAbility to handle a large volume of work and perform multiples tasks in a fast-paced environment.\nAbility to communicate effectively verbally.\nHow we live our culture\nOur culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.\nWhat benefits do we offer?\nWe know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:\nGenerous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave\nCompetitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one\nCompetitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans\nEducational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs \nOur commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX\nWe value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. 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