Proposal/Bid Manager

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Black & McDonald Full time

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Location: Vancouver or Toronto

If you are a creative, detail-oriented, and client-focused professional with a passion for leveraging opportunities, this position is for you

The Proposal Manager will be responsible for overseeing the completion of various business development activities, with a particular focus on the development of competitive procurement responses (proposals). The Proposal Manager will interact with multiple teams within the Facility Services Division (FM, Service, and Energy/Sustainability), as well as strategic partners and subcontractors, and client contacts, to lead the preparation of carefully thought-out service delivery solutions and highly produced proposals. The Proposal Manager will create cohesive and coherent narratives through the integration of information provided in various formats (pre-written, verbal, graphic), and will work alongside identified operations teams and key corporate contributors to develop a full and compliant submission package, covering both technical and commercial requirements. The role will manage internal proposal deliverables relating to content, commercial/financial requirements, legal considerations, client liaison (RFIs/coordination, etc.), and graphic development.

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Managing and coordinating effective responses to business development opportunities, from kick off through to sign off and submission. Establishing deliverables of the undertaking and assigning them to SMEs, as necessary. Ensuring that suitable timelines are applied and that tasks are completed. Engaging with Corporate support teams to ensure full consideration/compliance with T&Cs and specified elements of the opportunity. Developing content through own understanding, as well as in coordination with SMEs (active/creative writing). Facilitating the completion, review, and editing of documentation. Ensuring the quality of all documents and materials prior to submission and carrying out necessary due diligence of proposal production and submission of fully compliant bids. Establishing bid timeline to achieve successful submission. Checking progress via regular update meetings with wider bid team. Serving as the primary contact for all facets of response development (technical and commercial). Performing other duties, as assigned, to ensure the success of the BD team and the FM Business line at Black & McDonald.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Technical and/or creative writing Communicates Effectively (written and verbal) Problem Solving and Innovation Customer Focus.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Post-secondary education, ideally in English, Journalism, Graphic Communications, Creative Writing, Marketing/Communications, or Business/Commerce.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

5 years’ experience in proposal or professional writing preferred Experience working in a Facilities Management, property management / real estate, engineering, architecture, or construction environment preferred Superior level of Writing, Editing, and Proof-reading skills. Taking input from many sources and compiling it into cohesive, flowing narratives and responses is key.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Due to many mandatory vaccination requirements at client projects / facilities, in order to provide substantial employment by ensuring compliance with our client’s mandates, the successful candidate will be required to validate full vaccination prior to hire.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, or similar) and Adobe platforms Ability to integrate information from various sources Ability to analyze requirements and anticipate appropriate responses Ability to adhere to deadlines Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of individuals Ability to pay close attention to detail and quality Writing, researching, and problem-solving skills Ability to organize time effectively, determine priorities, and move work forward

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Collaborative and supportive work culture

Ongoing investment in training and development

Long-term stability

Interesting and challenging work

Empowered people with ambitious goals

A family business with family values

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