Proposal Specialist

Vertex Resource Group•Sherwood Park, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vertex is currently accepting applications for one full-time, permanent Proposal Coordinator. This position will help assist our Business Development Lead in the preparation and editing of proposals and various technical reports. Vertex is a leading North American provider of environmental services with over 60 years of expertise. We help clients achieve their development goals through our versatile suite of services, from initial site selection and regulatory approval through construction, operation, maintenance, and environmental cleanup.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Communications, English or Science required
Three (3) years of experience in technical writing preferred
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with a high attention to detail and experience producing and developing highly professional, winning proposals
Experience with marketing material, presentation and business marketing required
Advanced knowledge using Microsoft Office
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proven time management skills with attention to detail in past projects

Nice To Haves

Environmental or Engineering experience in Western Canada within the Oil and Gas, Energy, and Infrastructure industries would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Develop technical proposal documents, responding to client RFP and RFQ documents working with technical experts to understand client expectation and internal capabilities to develop winning proposals
Lead writer on technical proposal documents, compiling information, engaging experts and assisting Business Development Lead on proposal creation
Ensure work and proposals are developed in a timely and accurate manner work with project managers to prioritize appropriate report and create documents such that customer deadlines are achieved
Manage the development of proposal components on an ongoing basis including: Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), Technical Resumes, Project Examples & Case Studies, Biographies, Budgets and Estimate Templates, Scheduling and Planning tools
Create auxiliary resources such as diagrams or interactive learning processes if required, work with other members of the team such as GIS professionals to ensure auxiliary components are complete
Work with corporate marketing team to develop specific marketing tools by industry, operating segment and service offering as required
Gather information and support professionals to fill known gaps in information within the proposal development to allow for the efficient creation of documents
Work with Senior Management and Business Development teams to develop go / no go process on all RFP and RFQ opportunities such that priorities are develop and ranked with time spent in the most efficient areas
Provide administrative support to the where necessary Business Development team