Proposal Writer - ONT-1057

PBX Engineering

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About The Position

PBX Engineering is seeking a qualified Proposal Writer to join their growing Pursuits team. This role will facilitate PBX’s proposal and business development processes in BC, Alberta, and Ontario. PBX Engineering is an electrical, systems, and software engineering firm with over 150 employees across BC, Alberta, and Ontario, boasting a diverse and award-winning project portfolio. The Pursuits team supports all 8 business units by finding, tracking, and highlighting new opportunities, as well as assisting with proposal setup and development. The team manages a workload of 20-40 proposals in flight at any given time and undertakes templating and information gathering when not actively working on submissions. The new Proposal Writer will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of proposal preparation, including content development, coordinating with design staff, compiling proposals, managing submissions, and preparing documentation for teaming opportunities. This role also involves developing and maintaining proposal and marketing materials, analyzing procurement documents, developing and maintaining document templates, tracking business development activities, assisting with internal documentation, and conducting online bid searches. The goal is to deliver high-quality, brand-appropriate, accurate, and timely work to meet business goals.

Requirements

• Related education and professional experience
• High school diploma
• Minimum 5 years of related experience as a Proposal Writer
• Exceptional writer and editor with impeccable English language writing skills, capable of independently preparing well-structured, clear, and coherent written materials
• Meticulous attention to grammar, punctuation, and the nuances of the written word
• Computer savvy, with a good working familiarity of Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Capable of using available tools appropriately, including verifying and editing outputs, as well as identifying key phrasing and determining overall relevance
• Organized and self-motivated, understanding the importance of taking initiative to independently problem solve
• Strong ability to understand complex technical information and translate it into “plain language”
• Solid knowledge of technical writing and editing principles and processes
• Proactively looks for opportunities for process improvement and innovative ideas to inspire positive employee experiences
• Brings a “roll up your sleeves and get it done” attitude to take on any task

Nice To Haves

• A certificate/diploma/degree in marketing or technical writing
• Experience working at Engineering, Architectural, or Technical organizations supporting marketing and business pursuit objectives
• Graphic design experience an asset to assist the Communications team with creating marketing material, such as presentations, business cards, signage, presentation and event materials
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop
• Genuine desire to make an impactful contribution to a place where you yourself can build a long-term career

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of proposal content
• Coordinate with PBX’s design staff to solicit content
• Compile complete proposals
• Manage the proposal submission process
• Coordinate with PBX’s design partners in preparing and submitting required documentation to support teaming opportunities
• Develop, maintain, and update proposal and marketing materials
• Analyze procurement documents (RFP, RFQ, NOI, etc.)
• Develop and maintain document templates
• Track business development, opportunities, and pursuits activities
• Assist with the development and upkeep of internal documentation including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, and quality management documents
• Conduct and track online bid searches to identify appropriate commercial opportunities
• Deliver high quality, brand-appropriate, accurate, and timely work to meet business goals

Benefits

• The actual salary will depend on the skills, experience, and capabilities of the successful candidate relative to the role and may or may not land within the range specified above

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED