Construction Proposal Writer

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. With nearly 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time. Black & McDonald is growing! The Proposal Writer opportunity is in Ottawa and typically reports to the Division Manager. Work with multiple internal stakeholders (corporate/operational) and external client stakeholders to coordinate, prepare, review/proofread, and ensure delivery of timely, high-quality proposal responses to Requests for Quotations (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) for large and complex project pursuits. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand our operations, project experience, lessons learned and solutions to challenges encountered on projects to write impactful and professional content in proposal responses that demonstrate the value of our services which differentiate us from our competition. Ensure the development of cohesive and coherent narratives through the integration of technical solutions and relevant information provided in various formats (pre-written, verbal, graphic). Be familiar with company's standard marketing material (project profiles, resumes, sector involvement) to draw relevant content for proposal responses and presentations to internal and external client stakeholders. Setup, manage or participate in project pursuit meetings with key internal and external client stakeholders to discuss key topics to support project pursuit. Summarize and prepare (with support of internal stakeholders) key information required to support preparation of proposal responses (legal commercial and operational terms, estimates, risks and opportunities matrix, health & safety documentation, quality assurance/control documentation, schedules, bonding and insurance documentation, organization charts, etc.). Perform contract reviews, provide comments on commercial and operational terms and participate in negotiations with other internal stakeholders (NDAs, MOU, Teaming Agreements, Subcontract Agreements, Main Contract Agreements). Keep project profile and resume database up to date. Bachelor's Degree majoring in English, Communications, Marketing, Business or Construction Management.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

~2+ years' experience proposal writing in construction pursuits is considered an asset

Excellent Time Management Skills to Work on Multiple Projects and Prioritize Deliverables Effectively
Strong Technical Writing Skills with ability to convey concise, key technical concepts and details in proposals.
Fluent in English with Effective Oral and Concise Written Communication Skills in a Collaborative Environment.
Ability to Work Independently with Limited Supervision.
Ability to Understand Legalese in Contract documentation (NDAs, MOU, Teaming Agreements, Subcontract Agreements, Main Contract Agreements) and familiar with Commercial and Operational Concepts including Risks and Opportunities in a construction industry environment.
Advanced User of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, Outlook)
Proficient User of PDF Editing Software (Adobe Acrobat,Bluebeam)
Proficient User of Collaborative Sharing Platform Software (Sharepoint, Procore, Google Drive, One Drive)
Company paid health and dental benefits
Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives
Team building events
Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program
Scholarship Program for employee dependents
Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs.
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.