Pursuit Strategy & Proposal Management for AEC Firms

When multiple proposals hit at once or a high-stakes pursuit comes up,
we support your team from kickoff through submission — and into shortlist interviews

When Proposal Workloads Spike, Things Start to Break Down

• Multiple pursuits with overlapping deadlines
• Coordinators stretched across too many proposals
• Deliverables coming in late or incomplete
• Messaging rushed at the last minute
• Leadership expecting high-quality submissions under pressure

Most teams don’t lose pursuits because of capability —
they lose them because the process breaks under pressure.

We Step In When Your Team Needs Support Most

Chatterbox Consulting supports AEC marketing and business development teams during:
  • proposal surges

  • high-stakes pursuits

  • shortlist interview preparation

We work alongside your team to manage the process, coordinate deliverables, and ensure everything comes together at a high level.

Pursuit Strategy

& Planning

RFP/RFQ review

pursuit schedule development

win theme alignment

team coordination

Proposal Management

deliverable tracking

resume & project sheet coordination

compliance review

proposal production oversight

Interview Preparation

presentation storyline

slide coordination

rehearsal management

presenter coaching

How We Support Your Pursuits

Built for AEC Firms Actively Pursuing Work

We typically support:

Marketing teams managing multiple proposals
Business development leaders driving pursuits
Principals leading high-value opportunities
Firms without dedicated marketing teams

Regional Experience

Our team has supported pursuits across multiple regions, with a strong understanding of local procurement processes and expectations.

Southeast | South | Northeast | Midwest

Experience includes working with state agencies, municipalities, and regional authorities across these markets.

Experience supporting pursuits involving:

Our team has supported pursuits across multiple regions, with a strong understanding of local procurement processes and expectations.

Our team brings experience supporting AEC pursuits across multiple markets, project types, and procurement environments.

What It Looks Like to Work With Us

A simple, structured approach designed to support your team without adding complexity

Have an Active Pursuit or

Proposal Workload?

You’ll have the option to upload your RFP or share details during booking.

Short on time?

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A simple, structured breakdown of how to manage proposals, stay organized, and avoid last-minute chaos — built for AEC teams. Enter your email to receive the guide:

Who We Are

When you work with Chatterbox Consulting, you’re not hiring a single consultant —
you’re gaining access to a network of experienced professionals dedicated to supporting AEC pursuits at a high level.

Our team brings 20+ years of combined experience across architecture, engineering, and construction marketing, proposal management, and business development support.

Several members of our team hold Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) credentials, reflecting a deep understanding of industry standards, procurement processes, and pursuit strategy.

A Team Built for Pursuits

Always Available

No matter when you reach out or what stage your pursuit is in,
your project is supported by one or more experienced professionals — often with overlapping expertise — ensuring your proposal is handled with the depth, coordination, and attention it requires.

We don’t rely on a single point of execution.
We bring the collective strength of a team built specifically for pursuit support.

Ready to get started??

You’ll have the option to upload your RFP or share details during booking.

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Chatterbox Consulting made our busiest proposal season feel manageable and organized.

J. Lee, Stantec Consulting

AEC team collaborating over blueprints at a modern construction site.
AEC team collaborating over blueprints at a modern construction site.

Their clear process and steady support helped us win a critical infrastructure project.

M. Patel, Woolpert AEC

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Close-up of hands reviewing architectural plans with a city skyline in the background.
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