Technical Proposal Writer

**Technical Proposal Writer**
- Take on the challenges and rewards of a career that will take you far._

Dumas is a leading full-service mining contractor operating in the Americas. The company’s client list includes some of the world’s largest and most respected mining companies.

Dumas is the contractor of choice for the most technically challenging underground projects, including mine construction, full-scale mine development, production mining, mine services and engineering.

The Technical Proposal Writer works in conjunction with the Operations, Technical Services and Administration groups, coordinating the preparation of proposals issued by the Business Development Department.

The Technical Proposal Writer serves as the point of contact for all proposal writing activities and provides guidance on style and formatting of all proposals.

**SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Technical writing for proposal preparation includes; compositions, editing, proof reading, assembly and packaging
- Follow directions as specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (ROI), Request for Quote (RFQ), etc., and ensure compliance with the request
- Prepare statements of qualifications, expressions of interest, project descriptions and resumes
- Assist with preparation of presentations
- Serve as the main point of contact for all proposal writing activities and provides guidance on style and formatting of all proposals
- Act as the primary client contact relating to tender requests and clarifications
- Coordinate retrieval and delivery of all electronic tender submissions and the distribution of all associated notices and documentation
- Maintain databases tracking current proposal activity and future opportunities
- Provide monthly overview / track success of proposals and Key performance Indicators
- Support the Business Development department and coordinate work between operations, engineering and administration
- Provides clerical and administrative support to the Business Development Department including booking travel arrangements
- Preparation, input and formatting of letters, reports, proposals, spreadsheets and other documentation
- Guide proposal content through the appropriate review cycles prior to submission
- Manage, maintain and update information on client electronic tender platforms
- Liaise with Insurance and Legal representation in the review of tender and associated contract documentation in order to identify areas of concern / points of note
- Assist with development of monthly board information packs relating to estimating activities

**COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**:
**Technical Competencies**
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a tendering / proposal coordination role for a contracting company
- Educational experience in business, technical college, or engineering programs
- Strong computer and word processing skills, thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and desktop publishing software
- Familiarity with Power BI is an asset
- Familiarity with Sage CRM is an asset
- Exceptional written communication and editing skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Understand and able to communicate the technical aspects of underground mine contracting.
- Capacity to work effectively with deadlines and short-time frames
- Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously

**General Competencies**
- ** Communicates Effectively - **the ability to deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner and able to adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders
- ** Collaborates - **works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
- ** Customer Focus -** serves as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts and anticipates customer needs and provides services that are beyond customer expectation
- ** Functional/Technical Learning - **has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level.
- ** Action Oriented -** quickly and decisively takes action and shows a tremendous amount of initiative
- ** Directs Work - **provides clear direction and performance expectations and follow ups consistently
- ** Ethics and Values - **displays behaviour that is consistent with Dumas vision and values

**Work experience and Educational level**
- College or university level degree in marketing, communication or a business or related field
- Experience in technical report preparation, preferably in the mining or construction industry

**To Apply.....**
- Dumas Contracting Inc. is committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation._