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Proposal Team Lead, Engineering Consulting
Status
New
Description
Our client, a growing multi-disciplinary employee-owned engineering firm of 45 years due to growth and success are seeking a self-motivated Proposal Team Lead to join the collaborative and dynamic team in their Hamilton or GTA office. This position will work collaboratively with Senior Management, Project Managers, Engineers and Technicians, and will be responsible for researching prospective projects, taking the lead in proposal preparation, liaising with consultants and working closely with the project teams.
This is a new and strategic role within the organization. This position reports directly to the Vice President. The duties will include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications:
Degree or diploma in either Engineering, Communications, English, Marketing, Business Administration or Journalism is required.
5 years or more of progressive experience, preferably in a similar proposal management/ development role is required. Previous experience in the civil engineering industry, including the delivery of civil engineering projects is considered an asset.
Proven experience as a Technical Writer, working with cross-functional teams is considered an asset.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a variety of team environments.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills and the ability to balance diverse, changing, and conflicting priorities to meet short and long-term project milestones.
Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment required and demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite/Canva considered an asset.
Superior client service and interpersonal skills, combined with strong team and leadership abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (bilingualism in English and French would be considered a strong asset).
*Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, sub consultants, partners and other subject matter experts, to gather information and insights necessary for proposal development.
Understand and apply proposal development processes and methodologies.
Analyze client requirements and RFP documents to understand project scope and objectives.
Develop comprehensive and technically accurate proposals that address clients’ needs that align with company capabilities.
Ensure proposals comply with industry standards, client requirements and best practices.
Develop a proposal schedule/facilitate contributions of all parties, ensure RFP compliance, draft standard proposal sections, facilitate reviews, identify gaps within draft responses and perform quality control on final documents.
Submitting proposal through client bid portals.
Maintain and update logins and corporate accounts with bid sites, including bids and tenders, City of Toronto, bid and go and bonfire.
Engage clients for proposal debriefings, including tracking responses within a comprehensive tracking system.
Track and maintain upcoming bid opportunities.
Monitor bid websites screen potential opportunities, including bids and tenders, City of Toronto, bid and go and bonfire.
Develop and maintain a centralized database of corporate proposal material for bid responses, including projects sheets, PM standards, etc.
Recommend new processes or procedures for proposal response to improve efficiency, increase proposal quality, etc.
Content Creation:
Collaborate with the technical teams to create clear, concise, and persuasive technical content that highlights our methodologies, and value proposition.
Review discipline specific scopes of work to identify gaps and/or overlaps in the work plans.
Oversee the creation of the general proposal content to match the client requirements such as company information, corporate overview, project sheets, staff bio’s, project management approach, CV’s, etc.
Oversee the development of graphics, charts, and visuals to enhance the visual appeal and comprehension of the proposal.
Tailor proposals to specific client needs and industry trends.
Submission Management:
Manage proposal timelines, ensuring that all deadlines are met and high-quality proposals are submitted on time.
Coordinate with team members to gather information and incorporate feedback into proposal drafts.
Review and edit proposal content for accuracy, consistency and clarity.
Conduct thorough quality checks on final documents to eliminate errors and ensure a polished final product.
Compensation
Open
Date Posted
2025-01-16
How to Apply
Please send your resume in confidence to nchapman@nlcrecruiting.ca