Major Projects Commercial Coordinator (Vancouver, BC)

Egis in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing infrastructure firm in Vancouver is seeking a Major Projects Commercial Coordinator to lead proposal submissions for complex infrastructure and transit projects across Canada. The ideal candidate will bridge engineering knowledge with commercial strategy, ensuring successful project pursuit. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or business and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary starting at $70,000 annually.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in engineering, project delivery, proposals or commercial coordination.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes (RFQ, RFP).
• Knowledge of the British Columbia and Alberta transportation and Infrastructure market.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a rigorous pipeline of opportunities.
• Support in the definition of the winning strategy of targeted opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Company Description

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand‑in‑hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Major Projects Commercial Coordinator to support our Major Projects Pursuit team in the preparation, coordination, and submission of proposals for complex infrastructure and transit projects across Canada. This role is ideal for an engineer who is eager to apply their technical foundation to the commercial, contractual, and strategic aspects of winning work in a highly competitive market.

As a key member of the pursuit team, the Commercial Coordinator will bridge engineering knowledge with commercial acumen, ensuring alignment between technical solutions, proposal strategy, and client requirements.

The role is based in Vancouver, BC, and covers the market in Alberta and British Columbia. The salary range is $70,000 to $85,000 annually, however may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Ideal candidate will have previous experience in major projects.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure pursuits that shape communities.
• A collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team environment combining engineering and commercial expertise.
• Professional growth with exposure to both the technical and business side of major projects.

Job Duties

Business Development

• Build and maintain a rigorous pipeline of opportunities: capture and stage pursuits in CRM, prioritize targets, and drive early positioning.
• Build and sustain relationships with key clients (public and private) and partners; grow your own long‑term network.
• Own and execute the Commercial Action Plan for priority targets in Ontario & Quebec - Canada.
• Support client‑facing activity (meetings, conferences, seminars) and prepare presentations, decks, capability statements.
• Qualify the opportunities with technical, commercial background information, while mapping the competitive landscape.
• Support in the definition of the winning strategy of targeted opportunities.
• Facilitate Go/No‑Go / Bid/No‑Bid decisions with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with partners and internal teams.

Proposal Management

• Contribute to proposal management in project mode, ensuring on‑time delivery, clear objectives, full understanding of client needs, to secure a complete, compliant, and competitive offer.
• Support the preparation of RFQ/RFP submissions, including coordinating inputs from technical, commercial, financial, and legal teams.
• Review and analysis procurement documents, identifying key commercial terms, risks, and obligations.
• Work closely with pursuit managers, engineering leads, estimators, and external partners to ensure high‑quality, compliant submissions.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality procedures (Winning Strategy, Go/No‑Go, Bid/No‑Bid, and other internal approvals).
• Maintain pursuit records, manage proposal schedules, and coordinate commercial review workshops.
• Manage relationships with partners and project stakeholders.
• Attend pre‑bid meetings and post‑submission debriefs; document outcomes and lessons learned (REX).
• Capture lessons learned from major pursuits and support the refinement of commercial pursuit processes.

Major Project Delivery Support

• Once awarded, ensure smooth transition from proposal to delivery.
• Support mobilization and project set‑up.
• Prepare the formal hand over from proposal team to delivery team, with clear highlights around assumptions, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business (master’s degree is an asset).
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering, project delivery, proposals, or commercial coordination (major infrastructure experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of procurement processes (RFQ, RFP).
• Strong interest in major projects and alternative delivery models (e.g., P3, Alliance, PDB).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and writing skills, with attention to detail in technical and commercial documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with scheduling or project management tools is an asset.
• Proven ability to coordinate project teams and mobilize diverse contributors.
• Knowledge of the British Columbia and Alberta transportation and Infrastructure market (asset).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Bilingual in French and English (is an asset).

Additional Information

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.