Proposals Coordinator
PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
$62.5K a year (estimated)
Full-time
Responsibilities
- Translates a proposal vision into a compelling proposal layout. May create compelling graphics and visual communications, involving strategic image selection and / or acquisition.
- Initiates proposal planning process, including review of client requirements, development of proposal responsibility matrix and content outline, creation of timeline / assignments and scheduling of pursuit kick-offs.
- Under minimal direction, completes layout and production of proposal material with a professional and brand complaint style.
- Evaluates narrative for relevance, comprehension and applicability. May write new proposal narratives as required.
- Accurately proofs, edits and rewards text to deliver a high quality, complaint, error-free submission on time.
- Conducts client background research, identifies questions, concerns and potential risks to inform the strategic visioning’ and proposal planning stage of the process.
- Identifies interview requirements and coordinates the presentation resources and collaborates with the proposal team in preparation of presentations and interview.
- Participates and seeks involvement in outside professional organizations that support the proposal position.
Qualifications
- Postsecondary degree or diploma in marketing, communications, journalism, or equivalent.
- 3 years of progressive experience in a proposal role or in a related role (communications, marketing, visual communications).
- Strong project management, organizational and time management skills to effectively establish the priority and scheduling or work tasks.
- Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills. Ability to produce grammatically sound written communication with a customer focus.
- Strong working knowledge of proposal fundamentals and best practices.
- Ability to execute a lean, quality pursuit process and participate in a strategy session.
- Strong business acumen with an understanding of industry practices and new developments (construction process, delivery models, contract types).
- Competent InDesign layout skills; competent functionality within Adobe Suite of programs (i.e. photoshop, PPT, Illustrator, etc.
with ability to create brand complaint visual content.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud and other relevant marketing software systems.
13 days ago