Senior Proposal Specialist

Bird Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction is seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist to lead proposal development and submission activities for regional buildings teams. You will coordinate content, manage deadlines, and ensure high-quality materials.

The role requires extensive experience in sales/marketing with proposal creation, excellent writing and editing skills, and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and Dynamics CRM. A strong team player capable of handling multiple priorities in a dynamic construction

Qualifications

• 7–15 years’ experience in sales, business development or marketing with proposal creation responsibility.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).
• Experience with a CRM tool (Microsoft Dynamics) considered an asset.
• Excellent project coordination skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in a corporate construction/architecture/engineering environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal preparation and submission with pursuit team.
• Read, distribute and manage RFPQ/RFP information.
• Create and distribute the responsibility matrix for pursuits.
• Centralize and standardize RFP content and track deadlines.
• Draft tailored content with the proposal lead and manage technical content.
• Collaborate with external vendors for input and information.
• Review, edit and archive proposal material; organize proposal reviews.
• Maintain updates to marketing databases and project sheets.

Skills

Proposal creation

Marketing communications

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Education

Undergraduate degree in marketing/communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Senior Proposal Specialist will work closely with corporate and regional buildings teams on developing and submitting proposals, leading marketing tactics and supporting business development initiatives.

• Open to Intermediate to Senior level applicants

What You Will Be Working On

• Coordinate the proposal preparation and submission:
• Read and distribute Request for Pre-Qualification/Request for Proposal (RFPQ/RFP) information to the pursuit team
• Create and distribute the responsibility matrix with the pursuit team
• Distribute requests for information internally, as required
• Centralize and standardize RFP content
• Set deadlines for content and manage
• Strategize on proposal content and work with the identified proposal lead
• Arrange and record proposal team meetings
• Work with the proposal lead to draft tailored content
• Manage technical content
• Work with external vendors and stakeholders to obtain their input and information
• Review and editing of proposal material
• Arrange for proposal reviews
• Copy, collate, bind, distribute, courier, deliver all proposals; and
• Share lessons learned and best practices.
• Incorporate a continuous improvement mindset post submission:
• Track proposals – submissions, successes, opportunities for improvement
• Set-up and participate in debriefs and document feedback
• Act as the single point of contact for all RFP, RFPQ, Expressions of Interest (EOI), and other such communications
• Create new and update employee resumes and project sheets as needed
• Ensure consistent look and feel for all submittals
• Ensure proposal quality and compliance
• Archive information and keep marketing database up to date; and,
• Maintain marketing information files, obtain project information at start of the project and create project folder. Manage and update this information as project progresses and upon completion.

What We Are Looking For

• Undergraduate degree/diploma in marketing/communications, journalism or business-related field
• 7-15 years’ experience in a sales, business development or marketing environment with proposal creation responsibility
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with team members at all levels of the organization
• Experience working with the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Experience working with a CRM tool (Microsoft Dynamics) considered an asset
• Excellent project coordination skills and understanding of key business processes
• Ability to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
• Previous experience working in a corporate construction, architecture, and/ or engineering environment considered an asset

For Those Who Seek To Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.