Sr. Proposal Manager

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

 

What is the Opportunity?  

Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, the Sr. Proposal Manager will be responsible for managing, developing and writing Request for Qualifications (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Expression of Interests (EOIs) and Market Sounding submissions for major infrastructure projects in Western Canada and the Western United States. The Sr. Proposal Manager will have strong technical writing skills and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment. As part of the pre-construction team, the Sr. Proposal Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop high-quality submissions to secure new work. Time allocation for this position is approximately 70% reading/writing/editing/formatting and 30% organizational and proposal management activities. This position will be based from Aecon’s office in Kent, Washington. There will be travel required for meetings; industry events; and coordination of teaming events.  

  

What You'll Do Here: 

• Manage and develop Aecon’s formal submissions in response to RFQs, RFPs, EOIs, and Market Soundings 

• Lead large proposals with multiple external joint venture (JV) partners 

• Oversee and manage the work of the proposal coordinator and other proposal support staff; 

• Schedule and lead proposal meetings, including working groups and pink, red and gold reviews 

• Develop proposal calendars, responsibility matrices and proposal templates 

• Write, edit and format proposal sections, management plans, resumes and project sheets  

• Assign, track and ensure timely delivery of proposal content from internal and external partners  

• Research relevant statistics (e.g. tracking previous project experience and wo