Proposal Writing Manager

Proposal Manager

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 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.

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.), 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.
• 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.

Technical and/or creative writing

• Customer Focus.

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. 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 pay close attention to detail and quality
• Writing, researching, and problem-solving skills
• 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. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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