Proposals Specialist

PCL Construction Management; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Edmonton is seeking a Proposals Specialist to craft compelling proposal materials and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role requires a postsecondary degree in marketing or a related field, with advanced knowledge of proposal fundamentals. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud. This full-time position offers opportunities for career development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience in a proposal role.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to execute a lean quality pursuit process.

Responsibilities

• Translates a proposal vision into a compelling proposal layout.
• Collaborates to complete layout and production of proposal material.
• Proactively tracks and maintains communication among team members.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of proposal fundamentals and best practices

Advanced interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage and write portions of various proposals

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in marketing, communications, journalism or equivalent

APMP foundation certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Job description

Overview

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. Were a community of builders committed to building better communities. Thats why were always looking ahead and not just to the next project or whats next in our industry.

Were also looking at whats next for you and how we can help you build a career youre proud of. You will play a key role in supporting our team in winning high-impact construction will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally and strengthen client relationships while helping to drive strategic growth of the district.

Heres how a(n) Proposals Specialist for our Edmonton Buildingsoffice contributes to our team :

Responsibilities

• Translates a proposal vision into a compelling proposal layout. Creates compelling graphics and visual communications involving strategic image selection and / or acquisition.
• Collaborates to complete layout and production of proposal material with a professional and brand compliant style.
• Evaluates narratives for relevance comprehension and applicability. Able to identify narrative requirements and the appropriate stakeholder to produce them. Creates new proposal narratives as required.
• May lead the proposal planning process including review of client requirements development of proposal responsibility matrix and content outline and creation of timeline / assignments.
• Proactively tracks and maintains communication and assignments among all team members (local and remote stakeholders) to ensure internal deadlines are met. Identifies deficiencies in the process and recommends solutions.
• Influences and responds to the proposal stakeholder expectations and coordinates their deliverables.
• Accurately proofs edits and rewards text to deliver a high-quality complaint error-free submission on time. Ensures content is written in a singular voice and that there is continuity in the messaging throughout the document.
• Mentors proposal coordinators on proposal best practices and technical design layout skills.
• Identifies interview requirements and coordinates the presentation of presentations and interviews. May schedule and coordinate interview prep workshops as necessary.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in marketing communications journalism or equivalent.
• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) foundation certification Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) certification and / or Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) or equivalent is preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in a proposal role.
• Ability to manage and write portions of various proposals.
• Strong working knowledge of proposal fundamentals and best practices.
• Advanced interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with a diverse group sensitively tactfully and diplomatically.
• Ability to execute a lean quality pursuit process and participate in strategy sessions.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of industry practices and new developments (construction process delivery models contract types).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Cloud and other relevant marketing software systems.
• Advanced InDesign layout skills; competent functionality within Adobe Suite of programs (i.e. photoshop PPT Illustrator etc.) with ability to create brand compliant visual content.

PCL is an innovative employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations careers education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity age disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary which considers your unique qualifications and experience is just one component of the robust total rewards youll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering discretionary annual performance bonus comprehensive benefits and wellness programs retirement plan plus matching and career development programs.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process please contact us at with the position and location you are interested in.

Together we can build success and a better future. Lets get started!

Employee Status : Regular Full-Time

Company : PCL Construction Management Inc.

Primary Location : Edmonton Alberta (Buildings)

Job : Proposals Specialist

Requisition : 10109

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1