Proposals Supervisor, Electric

Aecon•Toronto, ON

13d•CA$85,000 - CA$105,000

About The Position

Aecon is a major player in complex infrastructure projects, including transportation, energy, industrial, and nuclear programs. They focus on connecting communities and powering future generations with a strong North American and international presence. Aecon emphasizes its core value of 'Safety Always' and believes in hiring committed people for ambitious projects. The company fosters a culture of integrity, accountability, and inclusion, where employees feel valued and empowered. Aecon is dedicated to delivering infrastructure with purpose, and its employees are proud of the impactful projects they build, a sentiment they call 'Aecon Proud'. The company invests in employee well-being through comprehensive benefits and supports career development via Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs. They are committed to creating respectful, collaborative work environments that encourage new ideas through various initiatives, training, partnerships with veteran groups, Aecon Women in Trades, diversity programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Aecon operates responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all projects and communities. Their success is driven by the passion, expertise, and dedication of their people, embracing strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement. They invite individuals inspired to make a difference through future-building projects to join their team.

Requirements

4–6+ years of experience in proposal coordination, proposal management, or a related role, preferably within electrical utilities, construction, energy, or infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring proposal teams or individuals in a formal or informal capacity.
Strong understanding of RFx processes, compliance requirements, and proposal best practices.
Familiarity with electrical utility infrastructure projects, including transmission, distribution, substations, underground and overhead electrical systems, renewable energy, or related markets is considered an asset.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence providing direction, feedback, and coaching.
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat; experience with bid portals is required.
Ability to identify execution risks, manage priorities, and support teams through competing demands.

Nice To Haves

APMP Foundation or Practitioner certification preferred; advanced certifications considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the day-to-day execution of proposal and RFx responses across assigned teams or pursuits within the electrical business.
Provide direct people leadership to proposal coordinators, specialists, and support roles, including onboarding, coaching, performance feedback, and skill development.
Assign proposal resources to pursuits, balancing workloads, priorities, and deadlines to support consistent delivery.
Support or lead proposal kickoffs, coordination touchpoints, and review cycles to ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
Review RFx requirements and execution plans to ensure compliance, risk awareness, and alignment with established proposal processes.
Conduct or oversee proposal quality and compliance reviews, ensuring submissions meet client requirements and internal standards.
Support the development of proposal schedules and execution plans, monitoring progress and addressing risks or bottlenecks.
Act as an escalation point for proposal execution issues, resource conflicts, or delivery risks, working with managers to resolve them.
Support the development of compelling proposal content related to electrical utility infrastructure projects, including transmission, distribution, substations, underground and overhead power systems, and renewable energy initiatives.
Support the continuous improvement of proposal tools, templates, processes, and workflows through feedback and lessons learned.
Collaborate closely with Proposal Managers, Business Development, Estimating, Operations, and Content teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
Contribute to team engagement and retention by fostering a collaborative, accountable, and development-focused team environment.