Manager, Proposal

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You as a Proposal Manager, you will :

• Be responsible for the production and submission of proposals, service plans and related manuals.
• Be accountable for all aspects of proposal management for EllisDon Facilities Services proposal and pre-qualification submissions.
• Create tailored bid responses with the support of subject matter expert team members.
• Contribute to deliverables matrices and bid schedules to ensure that proposals are managed, reviewed, produced and delivered on time.
• Participate in status and review meetings to ensure the pursuit team is informed on proposal requirements and schedule.
• Maintain the library of corporate resumes, project profiles and presentations.
• Manage document control and final production for proposal responses.
• Proofread proposal content to ensure continuity, accuracy and compliance with legal, technical and marketing specifications. Copy-edit proposal content for format, grammar, style, punctuation, spelling and consistency.
• Support businesses development initiatives (events, presentations, marketing materials and website updates) as required.
• Create, prepare and archive correspondence, meeting minutes and other documentation.
• Create spreadsheets to manage and organize data and/or deliverables.
• Document control activities such as downloading proposal files from client portals, managing client portal passwords and overall maintenance of internal proposal and service plan file structure.
• Assist in the development of operational plans (eg Health and Safety, Emergency Response, Human Resourcing etc)

Is this the right role for you?

• 2-5 years of professional work experience developing and creating proposals or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• You have a Marketing or Communications Degree/Diploma, or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or construction experience.
• You have a mindset that is flexible and amenable to changing priorities while managing concurrent projects within compressed time frames.
• Proven experience managing multiple departments and enforcing deadlines in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
• You have attention to accuracy and detail and a passion for delivering high-quality, meticulous work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically PowerPoint, Word and SharePoint).
• You have strong process skills involving the efficient scheduling, coordination and execution of complex projects under challenging timelines.
• You have superior writing skills including copy writing, editing, grammar, style, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading.
• You have the ability to collaborate effectively, communicating requirements for effective oversight of final product
• Experience with Public-Private Partnership and/or operations and maintenance projects and contracts
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign)

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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