Proposal / Capture Coordinator, for COWI in North America

COWI; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Proposal/Capture Coordinator in North Vancouver, where your expertise in proposal development will be pivotal in driving business growth. This role involves collaborating with marketing and business development teams to create winning proposals and maintaining high-quality marketing materials. You'll thrive in a hybrid work environment that values teamwork and innovation, contributing to sustainable solutions in the A/E/C industry. If you're eager to make an impact and grow professionally, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Top-up parental leave

Minimum 3 weeks vacation

Paid sick leave

Annual fitness spending account

Group RRSP program with matching

Extended health coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Referral incentive program

Frequent social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years in proposal management within the A/E/C industry.
• Strong writing and editing skills with zero grammatical errors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the lifecycle of proposal responses and submissions.
• Create and maintain marketing materials for proposals.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain brand styles and templates.

Skills

Proposal Management

Marketing Communication

Collaboration

Editing and Proofreading

Client Relationship Management

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in English

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

CRM Databases

Job description

Proposal/Capture Coordinator
North Vancouver

Regular, Full-Time
Hybrid

Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies in North America? Are you an expert in the development of winning proposals? And do you have experience in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry? Then, this could be the next adventure in your career.

Turn challenges into sustainable solutions
To support our North American team, we are looking for a Proposal/Capture Coordinator to join us. You will be working closely with the Marketing and Business Development staff to facilitate and maintain a winning, productive, and cohesive effort across North America. Your primary task on our team will be to assist in the development of winning proposals that support the company's growth goals and, in addition, participate in day-to-day marketing and business development responsibilities, including pursuits and visibility efforts.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Respond to RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, award submittals, roster applications, prequalifications, etc., along with coordinating the complete lifecycle of a proposal response from the intake of the RFP and qualification of the opportunity through to submission
• Assist with coordinating firm-wide proposal resources to meet proposal production deadlines, and prepare, coordinate and develop non-technical writing for proposal efforts, together with assisting with the coordination of capture planning efforts
• Create and maintain marketing materials, including but not limited to resumes, project descriptions, presentations, media content, brochures, etc.
• Provide input on the final preparation of marketing materials, including reviewing, proofreading, editing, etc.
• Assist with the tracking of pursuits and update the CRM database to track pursuits, proposals, and client content
• Collaborate with the proposal team in maintaining the brand styles, templates, and best practices for the proposal process and marketing materials
  
  

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, English or related field with 5+ years' relevant experience working in a professional services in the A/E/C industry, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education
• A thorough understanding of effective bids and proposal management and production, and an in-depth understanding of presentation and how to convey messages, themes, discriminators, and responses to evaluation criteria clearly and effectively
• Thorough knowledge of proposal development and production processes, including the ability to organize, write, and edit proposal content with zero grammatical errors
• Proficiency in relevant programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suites, Adobe Creative Suites, InDesign, and Client Relationship Management (CRM) Databases
• Great communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to interact and collaborate effectively
• Great skill in managing various tasks at once, adaptable to high-demand environments, and a good work ethic
  
  

A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100 percent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers toward sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share! | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Group RRSP program with company matching | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

Base compensation: $65,000 to $98,000 for North Vancouver location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.

Got more questions?
Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training information.