Proposal Specialist

Turner Construction Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Proposal Specialist to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This role involves managing the proposal development process, ensuring high-quality submissions for RFQs and RFPs. You will collaborate closely with marketing and business development teams to create visually engaging materials using tools like Adobe InDesign and Canva. The company fosters a supportive environment that values professional growth and teamwork, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for community engagement. If you are passionate about marketing and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Coverage

RRSP Matching

Summer Fridays

Gym Access

Referral Bonus Program

Regular Social Events

Soft and Hard Skill Training Opportunities

End of Year Premium Pay

Qualifications

• 4+ years of marketing experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of proposal development including RFQs and RFPs.
• Write and edit proposal content, ensuring compliance with brand standards.
• Coordinate with teams across North America for proposal submissions.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Photoshop

Job description

Division:	Canada - Vancouver
Project Location(s):	Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN
Minimum Years Experience:	4
Travel Involved:
Job Type:	Regular
Job Classification:	Experienced
Education:	Bachelors Degree
Job Family:	Marketing
Compensation:	Salaried Exempt

READY TO BUILD YOUR FUTURE?

Working at Turner Construction means being part of a dynamic, inclusive team that values professional growth, innovation, and teamwork. With opportunities to work on exciting and impactful projects, employees benefit from mentorship, continuous learning, and a supportive environment that fosters collaboration. Turner offers comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to safety and community engagement, ensuring every employee has the tools and resources to succeed while contributing to the construction industry’s future.

ABOUT TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Founded in 1902, Turner Construction is North America’s largest and most trusted general contractor, renowned for delivering high-impact, complex projects across a wide array of industries. Turner’s Vancouver office has helped shape our local market by completing over 5 million square feet of tenant improvements since its founding in 2011, and is actively expanding into ground-up construction. Recognized as one of BC's 2023 Top 100 Employers and a Gold Seal Certified Employer, we’ve won over 15 VRCA Awards of Excellence and earned spots on Business in Vancouver's 40 Under 40 list.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Turner Construction, located in Vancouver, is seeking a full-time Proposal Specialist. In collaboration with the business development and marketing team, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for all aspects of RFQ and RFP proposal development and project management — ensuring security and integrity of all proposal documentation, quality control and quality assurance of content completeness and accuracy, coordinating internal workflows and review of all proposal inputs, and collaborating/directing/producing production of final master proposal.

REPORTS TO

This role will report directly to the Marketing Manager, who reports directly to the Manager of Business Development/Business Manager role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and support all phases of proposal development including EOIs, RFQs, RFPs, and award submissions.
• Write, edit, and tailor proposal content, resumes, project sheets, and other custom marketing material.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing Manager and pursuit teams to coordinate responsibilities and timelines. Pursuit teams may include individuals positioned throughout North America and overseas.
• Organize proposal schedules, kickoff meetings, reviews, and presentation rehearsals.
• Develop visually engaging proposal and presentation materials using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, Turner approved AI tools, and PowerPoint.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, consistent, and aligned with Turner’s brand standards.
• Maintain marketing assets, including project data, resumes, and photography, in CRM and SharePoint.
• Research and track industry trends, market activity, and competitive intelligence to support strategy.
• Support community and client outreach activities tied to project pursuits.
• Develop and submit project award nominations and identify relevant opportunities.
• Monitor internal workflows and external vendors for proposal production when needed.
• Monitor media sources for pertinent information relative to specific pursuits.
• Edit technical copy and other related content from subject matter experts and ensure that the proposal is free of grammar, spelling, and typographical errors.
• Use InDesign to create proposal documents and interview collateral/presentations.
• Contribute to assigned process improvement initiatives and share best practices with team members to enhance the quality and efficiency of proposal generation.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 85,000.00 - 110,000.00 annualized.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 4-year degree in marketing or related field plus 4 years of marketing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook and Canva, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Graphic Design;
• Familiarity with EOI/RFQ/RFP processes and procedures;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; This includes both internal communication and external communication.
• Works well with little supervision, displays initiative, independent thinking and teamwork;
• Solid time management, and critical thinking skills with ability to reprioritize tasks and deadlines;
• Professional, flexible, and goal oriented.
• Supports and embraces diversity and inclusion.
• Someone who supports and acknowledges the strengths in all team members, as well as supports and steps in when a team member is in need.
• Positive and friendly disposition.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

REWARDS AND COMPENSATION

At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey.
The annual base salary range for this position may be CA$85,000 to CA$110,000, depending on experience and fit. Besides a competitive base compensation, we offer a thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, Summer Fridays, gym access, referral bonus program, regular social events, soft and hard skill training opportunities, and much more!

OPPORTUNITIES

Community & Citizenship Committee: Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company’s values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
Social Committee: Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
Growth and Development: Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees’ capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.

How to Apply

We are always looking for talented people who fit our positive culture and are passionate about what they do. If you feel Turner is for you, here is how to apply:

• Click apply now
• Add your cover letter, resume.
• Connect with one of our Turner team members through LinkedIn.

Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.