Manager, Proposals, Canada East, Transportation

The Opportunity:

Manager, Proposals, Canada East, Transportation & Infrastructure – In-Depth Training and Career Growth

Do you enjoy the strategy, creativity and pursuit involved in generating winning bids and proposals? If you are seeking a winning team to make valuable contributions to future awards, consider joining WSP

We are currently seeking a Manager to take a leadership role within our Proposal Team in eastern Canada, reporting to the National Proposal Director. You will be tasked with coaching, training and goal setting of the Proposal Coordinators by leading by example and motivating the team. You will also deliver or assist in the delivery of proposals that are at a high standard and in a timely manner for Senior Managers, working on a wide range of transportation and infrastructure opportunities. To be chosen for this role, you should have prior experience in managing direct reports, as well as proposal development and effective written and verbal communication skills. A high level of attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines are both important keys to success in this role.

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 to do here:

Team Leadership

• You'll manage the workflow of a team of 5 to 10 employees. You are responsible for providing employees with day-to-day direction and tasks in line with departmental procedures. 
• You develop team spirit through leadership. You encourage a positive work environment and culture to foster mutual support among group members. 
• You provide constructive feedback on a regular basis and collaborate to find solutions to problems. 
• You collaborate in the realization and implementation of new processes or process improvements. 
• You'll assist in the selection process of hiring new team talent, and supervise the integration and training of new staff. 

Proposal Development 

• You'll lead proposal response efforts including organizing necessary meetings and acting as the central point of communication for the proposal response team.
• You'll lead or support in proposal strategy and review meetings, coordinating information across disciplines to ensure all submissions are uniform and coherent.
• On all proposals, develop a proposal outline document, schedule/facilitate contributions of all parties, ensure RFP compliance, draft standard proposal sections, facilitate reviews, and perform quality control on final documents.
• You are comfortable writing all proposal sections, including executive summaries, project descriptions (qualification summaries), matrices and CVs as required.
• You'll occasionally collaborate nationally and may work with other proposal coordinators, graphic designers, technical resources, legal professionals and other internal resources to complete and submit proposals.
• You collaborate with other Proposal Leads across the country, Regional VP's and managers.
• You'll conduct post-proposal evaluations and client debriefs to obtain insights for improving the proposal process.
• You may assist with managing, monitoring and maintaining the proposal database, tools, files, and systems through appropriate information management systems. You will keep accurate records on proposals in progress, completed, wins, losses, etc.
• Participate in proposal strategy and review meetings. Where several disciplines are involved in a submission, coordinate the information of the various disciplines in such a manner that the submission has a uniform and coherent appearance.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Senior level experience in proposal development or similar environment, preferably with experience in Engineering Consulting or Professional Services firms; or intermediate to senior level experience in proposal development or similar environment, preferably with experience in Engineering Consulting or Professional Services firms.
• Experience in managing two or more direct reports on a day-to-day basis, providing guidance, coaching, and overall performance feedback. 
• Ability to establish positive internal and external relationships with a range of stakeholders from senior level management to design and administrative staff.
• A self-motivated team member, who demonstrates initiative to go above and beyond the task at hand, can effectively multitask and who is capable of handling shifting priorities within a demanding deadline-orientated environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment, working towards common goals and objectives. 
• APMP Bid/Proposal Foundation Certified, or other levels of APMP certifications is an asset. 
• Strong English language and writing skills – including attention to detail and ability to write, proofread and edit material, as well as an aptitude for understanding technical terminology.
• Flexibility to work overtime to meet proposal deadlines as required.
• Strong computer skills: Proficiency in MS Office; Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign and Photoshop, and SharePoint Online is desirable.