Senior Proposal Specialist
About the role
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.
This role is based out of our Mississauga, Ontario office
. What You Will Be Working OnCoordinate the proposal preparation and submissio n:Read and distribute Request for Pre-Qualification/Request for Proposal (RFPQ/RFP) information to the pursuit te amCreate and distribute the responsibility matrix with the pursuit te amDistribute requests for information internally, as requir edCentralize and standardize RFP conte ntSet deadlines for content and mana geStrategize on proposal content and work with the identified proposal le adArrange and record proposal team meetin gsWork with the proposal lead to draft tailored conte ntManage technical conte ntWork with external vendors and stakeholders to obtain their input and informati onReview and editing of proposal materi alArrange for proposal revie wsCopy, collate, bind, distribute, courier, deliver all proposals; a ndShare lessons learned and best practice s.Incorporate a continuous improvement mindset post submissio n:Track proposals – submissions, successes, opportunities for improveme ntSet up and participate in debriefs and document feedba ckAct as the single point of contact for all RFP, RFPQs, Expressions of Interest (EOI), and other such communicatio nsCreate new and update employee resumes and project sheets as need edEnsure consistent look and feel for all submitta lsEnsure proposal quality and complian ceArchive information and keep the marketing database up to date; a ndMaintain marketing information files, obtain project information at the start of the project, and create project folder. Manage and update this information as project progresses and upon completio n.Other duties and responsibilities as requir
ed What We Are Looking ForUndergraduate degree/diploma in marketing/communications, journalism, or business-related fi eld7-15 years’ experience in a sales, business development, or marketing environment with proposal creation responsibil itySuperior written and verbal communication ski llsAbility to communicate with team members at all levels of the organizat ionExperience working with the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photosh op)Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, et c.)Experience working with a CRM tool (Microsoft Dynamics) is considered an as setExcellent project coordination skills and understanding of key business proces sesAbility to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationsh ipsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environm entAbility to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve t hemStrong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to det ailHighly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational ski llsSense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environm entAbility to work collaboratively with a positive attit udePrevious experience working in a corporate construction, architecture, and/ or engineering environment is considered an as
set For Those Who Seek To Rede
fine 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.
Not the right fit? Search for Proposal Specialist jobs in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
About Bird Construction
Bird is a Canadian construction and maintenance company providing a comprehensive scope offering and a diversified portfolio of services to industrial, infrastructure and buildings markets, including new construction and retrofits; industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) services, shutdowns and turnarounds; civil infrastructure construction; mine support services; telecommunications and instrumentation, electrical and mechanical contracting; fabrication; steel modular construction; and specialty trades.
For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. Bird draws upon the extensive experience of over 6,000 employees to deliver exceptional operational performance and collaborative execution across all project sizes and delivery models, servicing all of Canada's major geographic markets.
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Senior Proposal Specialist
About the role
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.
This role is based out of our Mississauga, Ontario office
. What You Will Be Working OnCoordinate the proposal preparation and submissio n:Read and distribute Request for Pre-Qualification/Request for Proposal (RFPQ/RFP) information to the pursuit te amCreate and distribute the responsibility matrix with the pursuit te amDistribute requests for information internally, as requir edCentralize and standardize RFP conte ntSet deadlines for content and mana geStrategize on proposal content and work with the identified proposal le adArrange and record proposal team meetin gsWork with the proposal lead to draft tailored conte ntManage technical conte ntWork with external vendors and stakeholders to obtain their input and informati onReview and editing of proposal materi alArrange for proposal revie wsCopy, collate, bind, distribute, courier, deliver all proposals; a ndShare lessons learned and best practice s.Incorporate a continuous improvement mindset post submissio n:Track proposals – submissions, successes, opportunities for improveme ntSet up and participate in debriefs and document feedba ckAct as the single point of contact for all RFP, RFPQs, Expressions of Interest (EOI), and other such communicatio nsCreate new and update employee resumes and project sheets as need edEnsure consistent look and feel for all submitta lsEnsure proposal quality and complian ceArchive information and keep the marketing database up to date; a ndMaintain marketing information files, obtain project information at the start of the project, and create project folder. Manage and update this information as project progresses and upon completio n.Other duties and responsibilities as requir
ed What We Are Looking ForUndergraduate degree/diploma in marketing/communications, journalism, or business-related fi eld7-15 years’ experience in a sales, business development, or marketing environment with proposal creation responsibil itySuperior written and verbal communication ski llsAbility to communicate with team members at all levels of the organizat ionExperience working with the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photosh op)Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, et c.)Experience working with a CRM tool (Microsoft Dynamics) is considered an as setExcellent project coordination skills and understanding of key business proces sesAbility to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationsh ipsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environm entAbility to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve t hemStrong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to det ailHighly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational ski llsSense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environm entAbility to work collaboratively with a positive attit udePrevious experience working in a corporate construction, architecture, and/ or engineering environment is considered an as
set For Those Who Seek To Rede
fine 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.
Not the right fit? Search for Proposal Specialist jobs in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
About Bird Construction
Bird is a Canadian construction and maintenance company providing a comprehensive scope offering and a diversified portfolio of services to industrial, infrastructure and buildings markets, including new construction and retrofits; industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) services, shutdowns and turnarounds; civil infrastructure construction; mine support services; telecommunications and instrumentation, electrical and mechanical contracting; fabrication; steel modular construction; and specialty trades.
For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. Bird draws upon the extensive experience of over 6,000 employees to deliver exceptional operational performance and collaborative execution across all project sizes and delivery models, servicing all of Canada's major geographic markets.