Proposal Manager

Pomerleau, Inc.; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Proposal Manager to lead and inspire a dynamic team. This role involves developing winning strategies, managing proposal schedules, and ensuring effective communication among team members. You will oversee content creation, collaborate with designers, and utilize AI tools to enhance proposal quality. Join a forward-thinking company that values excellence and offers exciting career opportunities, a competitive salary, and a dynamic culture. If you're ready to make an impact and build something extraordinary, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4 weeks’ vacation

Group insurance

Group RRSP

Employer paid monthly public transit pass

Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Exciting training opportunities

Dynamic culture

Summer hours

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in proposal management for large-scale projects.
• University degree in relevant field; PMP or APMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy and ensure team alignment throughout the process.
• Coordinate proposal efforts to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Oversee content writing and collaborate with graphic designers.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Creativity

Detail-oriented

Resilience

Flexibility

Professional Ethics

Education

University degree in language, project management, engineering, architecture, or related field

PMP or APMP certification

Tools

AI tools

Job description

We are Pomerleau. And you could be too.

Pomerleau is recognized as one of Canada’s leaders in the construction industry, in the institutional, commercial, industrial, and civil engineering sectors. Clients benefit from our expertise as general contractor, construction manager, project manager, and design-builder.

Pomerleau believes in delivering excellence. Every Pomerleau employee upholds this value, leading to the achievement of superior results in every sector where we do business. Pomerleau: proud individuals who share a vision and are passionate about what they do.

What YOU Will Do

• Strategy Development: Define and validate a winning strategy with management approval, and ensure the team follows this strategy throughout the process.
• Project Management: Establish and maintain a detailed proposal schedule and responsibility matrix. Coordinate the team's efforts to meet strict deadlines and ensure the quality of deliverables.
• Effective Communication: Maintain clear and open communication channels among all team members, both internal and external, to ensure effective collaboration.
• Meeting Facilitation: Organize and lead regular meetings with the proposal team, including document reviews (Pink Team/Red Team/Gold Team), to track progress and quickly resolve issues.
• Content Writing and Revision: Oversee and review the work of writers to produce high-quality content that meets QA/PA requirements while ensuring consistency and alignment of key messages and winning themes.
• Graphic Design: Collaborate closely with graphic designers to develop document templates, covers, organizational charts, and other visual elements that enhance the proposal's impact.
• Presentation Preparation: Contribute to the preparation of client meetings, workshops, and oral presentation materials to maximize the impact of proposals.
• AI Utilization: Use artificial intelligence tools to analyze tender requirements and generate narrative to enhance proposal quality.

What YOU Will Bring

• Education: University degree in language, project management, engineering, architecture, or related field. PMP or APMP certification is an asset.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in proposal management for large-scale projects in alternative mode or PPP (P3).
• Skills:
• Leadership: Inspire and lead the team.
• Management: Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communication: Written and oral skills.
• Collaboration: Work effectively in a team.
• Critical Thinking: Analyze and solve problems.
• Creativity: Create attractive proposals.
• Detail-oriented: Attention to detail.
• Resilience: Work under pressure.
• Flexibility: Adapt to changes.
• Professional Ethics: Integrity and professionalism.

Why Choose Pomerleau

• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Group insurance (including a health spending account!)
• Group RRSP
• Employer paid monthly public transit pass
• Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting training opportunities
• Dynamic culture
• Exciting career opportunities
• Summer hours

What are you waiting for? Let's build something extraordinary together. Apply now to join the team. We want to hear from you!

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Be sure to join our Talent Network to stay informed about all job opportunities at Pomerleau.
Pomerleau Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. During any stage of the recruitment and hiring process, accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.