Proposal Specialist Industrial

Bird Construction

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Edmonton - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 7 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Proposal Specialist - Industrial

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people where human potential meets vision and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canadas skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 6000 with a range of professions backgrounds and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird you hold the pen and you write your story. As you unlock your potential you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect collaboration and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Bird is seeking a Proposal Specialist to support and lead the development of high-quality strategic submissions across our Industrial this role you will manage and contribute to complex EOIs RFQs and RFPs supporting pursuits across power energy nuclear utilities water and wastewater oil and gas chemicals mining and infrastructure projects.

Working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams including operations estimating business development project controls Indigenous Relations and technical specialists to develop compliant compelling and client-focused proposals. Depending on the size and complexity of the pursuit you may lead the full proposal lifecycle or provide specialized expertise in compliance content development and strategic messaging.

Reporting to the Director of Proposal Development Industrial you will play a key role in strengthening Birds pursuit capability by supporting continuous improvement initiatives maintaining proposal best practices and contributing to the development of high-performing proposal teams. You will also mentor junior team members and help foster a collaborative quality-driven proposal environment.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Lead and coordinate the full proposal lifecycle for EOIs RFQs and RFPs ensuring compliance with client requirements internal standards and submission deadlines
  • Collaborate with operations estimating business development and technical teams to develop strategically aligned client-focused submissions
  • Develop and refine proposal content win themes and messaging that clearly communicates Birds technical expertise execution approach and value proposition
  • Manage proposal schedules deliverables and review cycles including coordinating Pink Team Red Team and senior leadership reviews
  • Ensure submissions are compliant complete and aligned with client evaluation criteria and procurement requirements
  • Support major and strategic pursuits through content development document coordination and quality control
  • Maintain and update Birds proposal content library including project profiles resumes and technical content
  • Support continuous improvement of proposal processes templates and tools to enhance efficiency consistency and competitiveness
  • Facilitate lessons learned and contribute to the ongoing development of proposal best practices
  • Mentor Proposal Coordinators and junior team members supporting onboarding training and professional development

What We Are Looking For

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in proposal development marketing communications or project coordination within the construction engineering or infrastructure industry
  • Proven experience supporting and coordinating complex proposals including EOIs RFQs and RFPs for industrial and infrastructure projects
  • Experience working on projects in power energy nuclear utilities water and wastewater oil and gas chemicals mining and infrastructure sectors
  • Understanding of construction procurement models including collaborative models like Progressive Design Build ECI IPD
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits in a deadline-driven environment
  • Excellent writing editing and communication skills with the ability to develop clear persuasive and client-focused proposal content
  • Strong organizational interpersonal and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel) and Adobe InDesign for proposal development and production
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite; proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for graphics and infographic development is considered an asset
  • Experience with content management and collaboration tools such as SharePoint CRM and Microsoft Teams
  • Strong attention to detail quality and document control
  • Ability to mentor and support junior proposal team members

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Bird is committed to diversity equity and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable perform better and achieve greater success. As such we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed.


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Key Skills

  • Mechanical Design
  • 2D Animation
  • ASME Codes & Standards
  • Construction Estimating
  • Layout Design
  • Creo
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Visual Basic
  • Autocad
  • Auto Estimating
  • Proposal Writing
  • MRP

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Bird Construction has been providing construction services to a long list of new and repeat clients since 1920.

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