Proposal Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years experience in the construction sector in a similar role.
• College diploma or University degree, in a related field, or an equivalent combination of related education, training and expertise.
• Fluent in English, with excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Strong understanding of the Adobe Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and the ability to develop creative content.
• Proficient in MS Office and Windows-based computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Knowledge of ICI and/or water/ wastewater treatment construction.
• Actively builds proficiency in artificial intelligence tools, with a focus on their ethical, responsible, and compliant use to enhance proposal development and delivery.
• Proficient communicator experienced in writing creative or technical copy, press releases, sales collateral, internal communications and advertising copy for a variety of media including print and online.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle on a regular basis for travel to sites or other offices.

Responsibilities

• Working in concert with the Project Directors manage process of compiling and preparing materials for pre-qualifications and proposals, ensuring that client's requirements are fully met.
• Conducting research for appropriate materials.
• Reading the tender document (RFP/RFQ/EOI, etc.) and analyzing requirements.
• Writing and editing sections of the templates.
• Assemble hard and soft copies ensuring timelines are met.
• Able to complete proposals for all delivery methods – Lump Sum, DB, CM, P3/AFP and others
• Participating with Project Directors in the selection of appropriate projects and staff to be included in proposals, pursuant to the proposal/prequalification requirements.
• Assist Project Directors in developing overall proposal strategy.
• Coordinate/manage outside consultant partners’ contributions to joint proposals.
• Participating in business development meetings and working with Sales and Marketing when required.
• Be responsible for the quality of work produced by the Proposal Department including standardizing proposals and proofreading/editing of contents for proper grammar, spelling, comprehension and style
• Ability to handle multiple bids concurrently.
• Regularly follow-up with support staff from each division to update materials.
• Assist in the development and management of the proposal library and filing system.
• Facilitate the multiple proposal efforts, including creating /maintaining up-to-date tracking lists, arranging meetings, and keeping action lists current, ensuring the most current status information is available to other team members at all times.
• Ability to create and modify required graphics/ arts materials to be included in submittments.
• Assist in implementation of system project profiles, and the collection of project specific information.
• Produce graphics and layouts for publications using existing corporate template guidelines.
• Implement project close-out procedures for ease of future content retrieval
• Ensure that the Maple Reinders brand guidelines are being followed, and that appropriate templates, images and copies are up to date.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries (paid weekly)
• Starting at three weeks paid vacation plus additional gifted days off over the Christmas break
• RRSP with employer matching (up to 5%)
• Discretionary bonuses & profit sharing
• Group Health Insurance Plan (medical, dental, health care spending account)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee rewards program (Maple Points)
• Discount programs & memberships
• Employee and Project referral bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth and learning opportunities, including professional certifications