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Senior Proposal Advisor

Cima+

The Role

Overview

Create client proposals for building projects, coordinating content and ensuring RFP compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • proposal coordination
  • rfp analysis
  • tool development
  • document compliance
  • crm management
  • content development

Tasks

-Coordinate the preparation of proposals through scheduled kick-off and check-in meetings, proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and peer reviews to ensure overall integrity and timeliness of proposal submissions. -Understand and analyze the legal, governance, and organizational aspects of public and private sector Request for Proposals (RFPs). -Contribute to the development and optimization of technological tools used in proposal creation. -Ensure all submitted documents comply with RFP requirements and align with the firm's quality standards. Review proposals for accuracy, clarity, grammar and compliance. -Develop and maintain a library of project information, resource profiles, and execution strategies to produce compelling, accurate, and well-structured proposals. -Work with our CRM system, keeping it up to date to maintain and enhance our business intelligence, ensuring strategic insights for future opportunities. -Write and develop proposal content by collaborating with various specialists through interviews, working sessions, and research to collect and refine proposal content. Draft, edit, and format proposal sections including corporate qualifications, resumes, and project descriptions. Develop visually engaging graphics and layouts that elevate proposal quality.

Requirements

  • 4+ years
  • crm
  • office365
  • visio
  • degree
  • project management

What You Bring

-Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and business acumen to ensure high-quality, strategic proposals. -Four (4+) years of relevant experience in proposal writing, marketing, or business development within a professional services environment. Examples of work or portfolios are welcome. -Experience working with CRM systems, with the ability to maintain and leverage them for business intelligence and opportunity tracking. -Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. -Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience. -Experience preparing proposals in the engineering, architecture, or construction sectors is an asset. -College or university degree in a writing-related field (professional communications, public communications, journalism, translation, etc.) or other relevant training. -Excellent knowledge of Office 365 tools (especially Word and Teams); knowledge of Visio and SharePoint is an asset.

Benefits

-Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week -Employee and Family Assistance Program -Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode -3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience -Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution -Tailored training to improve your existing skills -As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees

The Company

About Cima+

-From modest beginnings, it grew into a multidisciplinary firm delivering both local and national projects. -It operates over 40 offices across Canada, offering integrated consulting across engineering disciplines. -Services span energy, infrastructure, transport, buildings, environmental, geotechnical, and digital systems. -Typical projects include major infrastructure, urban development, environmental restoration, and complex transit systems. -CIMA+ has reinforced its scope through strategic acquisitions like C3 Water, Eramosa and MidSea Engineering. -It stands out for its employee-shareholder model, fostering commitment and entrepreneurial drive. -Continuously expanding presence and innovating in project delivery and digital technology integration.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Healthcare

Water

Manufacturing

Residential

Commercial

Heavy Civil

Transport

Utilities

Environment

Urban Planning

New Technologies

Project Management