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Proposal Specialist
Civil Engineering, Land/Site Development
Edmonton, AB
Salary: Union rate $65-$85K based on experience
OUR CLIENT
Our client is a trusted Engineering firm with a reputation for delivering complex civil construction projects that shape communities and drive progress. From commercial developments to industrial facilities and highway/road/municipal infrastructure, our client's work stands as a testament to precision, safety, and collaboration. They build not just structures, but lasting relationships-with clients, partners, and our team-through integrity, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
We've partnered with our client to hire a Proposal Specialist to join their expanding team.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Two to five years of experience in proposal development, technical writing, business communications, or marketing.
- Prior experience in specific industry sectors such as construction, technology, healthcare, or government contracting is an asset.
- Familiarity with professional proposal associations or content management systems is highly desirable.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with a proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively
- Strong project management and time management capabilities to balance multiple high-priority deadlines simultaneously.
- Meticulous attention to detail, specifically regarding compliance tracking and quality assurance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience and good skill using graphics program(s) for insertion and assembly of attractive documents with photos, unique visuals, etc.
- Proficiency in document formatting and content management software, including advanced knowledge of word processing and presentation tools.
WHAT'S REQUIRED
- Do the planning, drafting, editing, and timely submission of proposals and bid responses.
- Analyze RFPs to map out all mandatory client requirements, evaluation criteria, and formatting rules.
- Collaborate with internal subject matter, and project managers to gather, validate, and integrate technical data.
- Write persuasive executive summaries, cover letters, and technical sections that highlight the organization's unique value proposition.
- Maintain and optimize the internal proposal content library, boilerplate text, and response templates.
- Review and edit proposal drafts for clarity, consistent tone of voice, proper grammar, and strict compliance with client's instructions.
- Develop or coordinate visual elements such as photos, graphics, spreadsheets, and charts to enhance document readability.
- Track submission deadlines, manage requirements matrices, and facilitate team progress reviews throughout the proposal lifecycle.
- Provide intermittent backup support for admin staff who may be away on vacation, or ill. Shared tasks amongst all administration staff.
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