Proposal Specialist

Ventana Construction Corporation; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Burnaby seeks a Proposal Specialist to craft compelling proposals essential for securing projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry, exceptional writing skills, and a degree in a related field. This role emphasizes collaboration with the Pre-Construction and Business Development team, offering a competitive salary and benefits including professional development support and a conducive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus potential bonus & profit sharing

Matching RRSP

Extended benefits including life insurance and employee assistance

Paid vacation

Professional development support

Centrally located head office and transit-accessible

Catered lunch twice a week

Office gym and group training classes

Company-wide social events

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Proposal Specialist in construction.
• Strong understanding of RFP/RFQ process.
• Creative ability to develop visually unique graphics.

Responsibilities

• Crafting persuasive proposals ensuring compliance with RFQ/RFP requirements.
• Managing timelines and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Conducting research to gather supporting data.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Research

Communication

Education

Degree in English, marketing, communications, journalism, or creative writing

Tools

Desktop proposal management software

Job description

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Position Summary

As a Proposal Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our company’s growth by crafting compelling and winning proposals for construction projects. This role partners with the Pre-Construction and Business Development team. Your expertise in the industry and exceptional writing skills will help us secure valuable contracts. You will be responsible for writing, editing, and formatting content for clarity and compliance, conducting thorough research for supporting data, and managing timelines to meet proposal submission deadlines.

As a Proposal Specialist Your Key Accountabilities Will Involve

• Designing, creating, composing, and customizing persuasive and comprehensive proposals, ensuring full compliance with RFQ/RFP requirements.
• Composing and editing proposal content, blending technical information and showcasing our expertise effectively.
• Rewriting and customizing previous proposals and qualifications in response to new pursuits.
• Collaborating with internal team members to gather information and understand project requirements.
• Developing persuasive proposal strategies.
• Writing, editing, and formatting proposal content to ensure clarity, coherence, and compliance with client submission guidelines and deadlines.
• Conducting thorough research to gather supporting data and technical information.
• Reviewing and analyzing RFQs and RFPs to understand project objectives and evaluation criteria.
• Managing proposal timelines and coordinating with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Incorporating feedback from subject matter experts and senior management to enhance proposal quality.
  
  

As a Proposal Specialist your experience and qualifications will include:

• Proven 3-5 years of experience as a Proposal Specialist in the construction industry. Knowledge of design-build and construction management delivery methods is an asset.
• A strong knowledge of the RFP/RFQ process.
• Degree in English, marketing, communications, journalism, creative writing, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of construction terminology, methods, and industry practices.
• Knowledge of design-build and construction management delivery methods a plus.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with an eye for detail.
• The creative ability to develop visually unique graphics for proposal covers, tables, and illustrations.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge and competency with desktop proposal management software.
  
  

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive salary, plus potential bonus & profit sharing
• Matching RRSP
• Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, AD&D, LTD, CI
• Paid vacation
• Professional development support
• Head Office centrally located in Burnaby and transit-accessible
• Lunch catered to the office twice a week
• Office gym and group personal training classes
• We get together often for company-wide social events
  
  

We have a lot to be proud of at Ventana Construction. As a full-service construction partner, our goal is to deliver the best building and the best service possible for our clients. Our tag line, “Relationships to build on” is a philosophy that we truly believe in, and we encourage our team to practice every day. Building and maintaining strong relationships is vital to our success.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver top-notch client service in a collaborative work environment. The high performing, values driven atmosphere provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career at Ventana. Being a part of Ventana means working on a variety of interesting projects including breweries and recreation complexes, working with a supportive team, and being proud to say, “we built that”.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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