Strategic Pursuits Manager

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Strategic Pursuits Manager to manage proposal development and strategic initiatives within the Transportation & Infrastructure sector. This role requires strong project management skills and at least five years of experience in proposal development, ideally within engineering consulting. The successful candidate will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with documentation and delivering winning proposals. A comprehensive benefits package and flexible work options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Strong corporate culture

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in proposal development or similar environment.
• Understanding of Alternative Delivery contact models is desirable.
• Strong project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Manage the win cycle of Major Projects.
• Develop and maintain content libraries for historic project information.
• Research industry intelligence opportunities and best practices.

Skills

Proposal development

Project management

Strong communication skills

Analytical and strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Adobe Suite

Job description

The Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a Strategic Pursuits Manager for our Transportation & Infrastructure business line. Working within our Strategic Pursuits and Alternative Project Delivery group (SP+APD), this position will support implementation of strategic initiatives and manage the win cycle (Capture Management, Expression of Interest (EOI), Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs)) of major opportunities.

The Strategic Pursuit Manager is an internal client‑facing role where you will be mentored and empowered to own the development of major project pursuit programs, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders like engineering joint‑venture partners, subconsultants, and design‑builders to develop winning proposals. Reporting to the Strategic Pursuits Director, SP+APD this is a pivotal role with high visibility within the organization.

The Strategic Pursuit Manager will assist in developing broader operational excellence activities such as processes and procedures, platforms, and systems. The Strategic Pursuit Manager will also develop relationships with internal stakeholders including corporate services, marketing, commercial, and operations to gather requirements, establish workflows, and maintain communication.

As a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure business line, you will be given opportunities to apply your skills and experience on some of WSP’s largest and most complex projects across a wide variety of sectors (including bridges, highways & roads, rail & transit, water & wastewater, aviation, and ports & marine). You will be challenged to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and provide high quality support.

This opportunity is located in Canada.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story – we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect do here

• Working with the Strategic Pursuits Director, SP+APD to coordinate implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Managing the win cycle of Major Projects from developing capture strategy, negotiating schedules, and articulating win themes, to coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviewing and tracking of requirements to ensure compliance with Bid guidance documentation.
• Developing content (including writing, proofreading, and formatting) and managing input from technical subject matter experts.
• Developing work plans, delivery schedules, arranging and facilitating meetings and workshops, developing meeting agendas, answering critical correspondence, and collecting lessons learned.
• Developing and maintaining SP+APD content libraries for historic project information, past submittals, statistics, and lessons learned.
• Participating on internal and client bid management committees and colour reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) to relay critical information, deliver updates, and manage expectations.
• Managing input from and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization including senior management, shared services, and multi‑disciplinary technical teams.
• Maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups that support strategic initiatives.
• Researching, capturing, and analyzing industry intelligence (opportunities, competitors, partners) to develop and improve processes, procedures, and best practices.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Five or more years of experience in proposal development or similar environment. Candidates with previous experience working in Engineering Consulting or Professional Services firms are preferred.
• Understanding of Alternative Delivery contact models (Design‑Build (DB); Public Private Partnership (P3); Progressive Design‑Build (PDB), Progressive P3, Alliance, and IPD) is desirable.
• Bachelor’s Degree, technical degree or equivalent work experience (project management, construction management, engineering, finance, or relevant field) is an asset.
• Strong project management skills, the ability to establish priorities, set and manage schedules, and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as the role requires continuous interaction with team members, project leadership, and external clients/stakeholders.
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, including editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and cloud‑based technology. Adobe Suite is an asset.
• APMP, PMP, or similar designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of SharePoint document management is an asset.