Government agencies often require a management proposal. But even when it’s not required, you might want insert a paragraph in your proposal describing how you will manage the projects.
Architecture/Engineering (AE) consultant Tom Sargent, P.E., DEE, outlines how a management proposal addresses several typical client concerns:
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Transparency of the team. How will you manage subs, vendors, and consultants so the client perceives you as one team?
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Program status. How will you keep the client informed?
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“Plan the work and work the plan.” Will you follow the plan the client has agreed to?
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Infrastructure compatibility. How will you avoid systems hitches among all the parties involved, (e.g., buying compatible software for subcontractors if you have to)?
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Your ownership of the team. Show that you are committed to, and capable of, keeping all members working together.
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Corporate commitment. How important is this project to your firm?
This article is an excerpt from PSMJ's ebook The AE Business Development Bible, a concise overview of the essential “must-knows” of business development, direct from PSMJ’s marketing and business development experts.
