Proposal Writing & Production

Recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies M. Sullivan & Son Limited (Sullivan) provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a family owned and professionally operated General Contractor (and proud of it!) with a strong commitment to our communities and over 110 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career Sullivan may be right for you. We believe in and support opportunities for growth & development teamwork and engagement.
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Your New Role:
The Proposal Writer & Production under the direction of the VP of Pursuit is responsible for leading the proposal process from concept to completion ensuring full compliance with proposal requirements and deadlines at the Arnprior Office as well as supporting the satellite offices if necessary. The Proposal Writer will also assist with all marketing initiatives promoting the internal and external corporate brand for the company.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of the Arnprior ON office.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
While the Proposal Writer & Production is responsible for a multitude of duties main elements include but not limited to:

Proposal Coordination

• Ensures compliance with all Sullivan policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the full proposal lifecycle from opportunity identification and RFP review to submission and post-submission follow-up.
• Develops and supports proposals both independently and as part of a proposal team.
• Coordinates professional high quality compelling proposals through the strategic management of proposal responses to RFPs and RFQs.
• Analyzes and interprets solicitation documents and requirements to develop proposal schedules compliance matrices outlines and submission plans.
• Prepares and facilitates proposal kick-off meetings review sessions milestone deliverables production deadlines and submissions.
• Collaborate closely with proposal managers estimators project managers engineers and senior leadership to gather required content and approvals.
• Manage version control and ensure all documents are reviewed approved and submitted on time.

• Ensures that the brand and messaging in all proposals are consistent with corporate standards.
  

Content Development and Writing

• Draft edit and proofread proposal content including executive summaries project understanding methodologies resumes project profiles and company overviews.
• Coordinate content narrative to align with client needs evaluation criteria and key differentiators.
• Maintain and update a library of proposal materials such as project sheets staff bios safety statistics and company narratives to streamline future pursuits.
• Ensure all written materials are clear persuasive and compliant with submission requirements.
• Defines and manages the proposal response plan schedules and internal communications associated with the proposal development including follow-up with contributors.

Design Layout and Production

• Leads and coordinates proposal production (formatting graphics printing and binding).
• Use Adobe InDesign and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Acrobat) to design visually appealing professional-quality proposal documents and presentations.
• Integrate graphics charts renderings and photography to create engaging and readable layouts.
• Meets proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering writing review and approval entering and monitoring tracking data coordinating requirements with contributors contributing proposal status information for review meetings and transmitting proposals.
• Coordinate printing binding and digital submission formatting (PDFs portals online uploads).
• Maintain consistent branding and visual identity across all proposal and marketing materials.

Collaboration and Process Improvement

• Partner with other proposal writers marketing estimating and operations teams to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of proposal submissions.
• Interviews subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather non-technical and technical data.
• Builds an in-depth inventory of core response components.
• Manages proposal response plans timelines and internal communications associated with proposal requirements.
• Updates supporting materials to suit the unique requirements of each pursuit (CVs project profiles organizational charts etc.).
• Participate in post-proposal debriefs to gather feedback and identify lessons learned.
• Support corporate marketing initiatives such as brochures capability statements and presentations when required.
• Contribute to maintaining a professional proposal database and tracking system.

Health Safety and Environmental

• Adheres to all safety procedures and regulatory.
• Communicates and enforces safety standards in conjunction with the Health Safety and Environmental Officer.
  

Quality

• Adheres to all Sullivan standard processes and procedures established.
• Ensures the quality of produced efforts reflects the Sullivan quality standards core values.

What you will need to succeed:

• 3-5 years of experience in proposal coordination writing or marketing.
• Experience in proposal writing within the construction engineering or architecture is considered an asset.
• Is proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite and the Adobe Creative Suite of applications including Visio and InDesign or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education in Communications Marketing English Business or Construction Management is an asset.
• Experience in responding to complex construction RFPs and RFQs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Level II Secret Government Clearance.
  
  

Your skills:

• Familiarity with federal provincial and municipal government contracting solicitations and RFP/RFI/RFQ processes would be an asset.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong creative writing and editing skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational decision-making and time-management skills.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work well independently and within teams.
• Is comfortable and able to properly function in a fluid fast-paced performance-based environment characterized by strict deadlines.
• Demonstrates a customer service mindset.
• Have a demeanor to work well with other (internal and external stakeholders).

Travel requirements
The Proposal Writer & Production may be required to travel to client meetings and/or project sites for meetings job showings and/or photographs.

What we Offer:

• Sullivan believes in work-life balance! As part of our commitment to employee well-being we offer generous vacation time to all full-time employees.
• Comprehensive group benefits program available upon entry.
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Retirement Pension Plan.
• Ongoing training and development programs to support your growth.
• Employee & Family assistance program.
• Active social club committee fostering team connection and engagement.
• A workplace that values flexibility and promotes a health work-life balance.
• A company built on the core values of respect integrity and excellence.
• Proudly recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies.

Sullivan celebrates diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity age disability or veteran status.

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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC