Proposal Coordinator

30 Forensic Engineering; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forensic engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to support their Transportation and Safety team. The successful candidate will lead high-quality proposal preparations for public sector opportunities and manage the proposal development process. This role demands strong organizational and communication skills, along with relevant experience in proposal development within engineering consulting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Hybrid remote work

Extended Health & Dental

Employee and Family Assistance Program

PTO – Vacation & Personal Days

Coverage of relevant certifications

Wellness subsidy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field required.
• Over years of experience in proposal development, preferably in engineering consulting firms.
• Strong English language skills with attention to detail and proofing ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality proposals for public sector opportunities.
• Manage proposal response efforts and coordinate necessary proposal meetings.
• Ensure compliance with request for proposal (RFP) requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Adobe Creative Suite

CRM tools

Job description

Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of professional engineers, investigators, engineering technicians, and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers, and specialized consultants in North America serving a wide variety of industries including Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation, Commercial and Residential Property, Mining, Environmental, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Health Care, Hospitality, Government, Insurance and Legal.

If you want to be a part of this fun, exciting, growing firm and contribute your skills, knowledge and abilities to our diverse group of professionals, we are looking for you.

Purpose :

The Proposal Coordinator will support the firm (and in particular our Transportation and Safety team) by leading the preparation and submission of high-quality proposals for public sector opportunities, including municipal clients, provincial and federal ministries, and transit agencies. Reporting to the Chief Operating Office, and working closely with the Vice President, Transportation & Safety, this role ensures timely and accurate responses by managing the proposal development process, facilitating communication among internal teams and external partners, and maintaining proposal databases. The Proposal Coordinator will contribute to the growth of our transportation and safety initiatives by delivering compelling and compliant proposals

Role responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) :

• Proactively research potential public and private sector opportunities and facilitate the registration process on all bid and tenders e-procurement portals / platforms
• Lead proposal development efforts and coordination with the proposal managers and proposal team
• Manage the proposal response effort including coordinating necessary proposal meetings and acting as the central point of communication for the proposal response team including subconsultants / partners
• Understand and apply proposal development processes and methodologies
• Work closely with technical teams to develop proposal material including illustrations, organization charts, process flows, and gantt charts / schedule
• Ensure request for proposal (RFP) compliance, develop a proposal outline documents, contribute / draft standard proposal sections, facilitate proposal reviews, identify gaps within draft responses, and perform quality control on final document
• Provide support for proposal development efforts, including formatting documents, creating templates and submitting proposals on bid and tenders portals / platforms
• Manage and update an internal proposal database and work closely with marketing and other proposal / technical writing teams to ensure all relevant information, opportunity details, and proposal documents / files are recorded and accessible through appropriate information management systems
• Work with other proposal coordinators, graphic designers, technical resources, legal professionals, and other internal and external resources to complete and submit the proposal
• Conduct post-proposal evaluations and client debriefs to obtain insights for improving the proposal process
• Perform various administrative duties and tasks to assist department managers, marketing team, technical teams as required.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field
• Over years of experience in proposal development with previous experience working in engineering consulting firms with knowledge of the terminologies in the engineering, architecture, construction, infrastructure, or related field
• Strong English language and writing skills, including attention to detail and ability to proofread and edit material, as well as an aptitude for understanding technical terminology
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals and setting priorities within a demanding deadline driven environment
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong, positive internal and external relationships with a range of stakeholders from senior level management to design and administrative staff
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, photoshop, and graphic design
• Flexibility to work overtime to meet proposal deadlines as required
• Experience with CRM tools such as Deltek is an asset

What we offer :

• Competitive salary that is line with our defined pay structure
• Opportunity to earn annual bonus
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid remote work along with a variety of virtual and in-person events to help drive business and also connect with your colleagues
• Extended Health & Dental from day one
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (for employee and dependents)
• PTO – Vacation & Personal Days
• Learning & Development
• Coverage of relevant certifications
• Wellness subsidy

How we work :

Our corporate philosophy is based on providing an unparalleled combination of technical excellence, powerful reporting, and professional service. That, combined with our commitment to ethical practice, has quickly established us as the preeminent forensic engineering firm in Canada, servicing the legal and insurance industries. The firm is progressive in its management practices and is committed to implementing systems and protocols that will support ongoing growth.

Our Process :

Forensic Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. Upon request we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

We believe in diversity and inclusivity and that is why our interview process is designed for a positive candidate experience and to ensure every candidate is evaluated equally. All applications will be reviewed from our Talent Team and the successful candidate(s) will go through the following recruitment process :

• Hiring Manager(s) Interview
• Team Interview

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume to :

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those qualified for the position will be contacted.