Proposal Specialist - Industrial West

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 Bird’s 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 Bird’s 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

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

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 Canada’s skylines coast-to-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.

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

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.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.