Proposal Consultant Jobs in Montréal, Quebec

Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time management;

Coordinate with teams to create all contracts for engagements that offer IT services.

Manage multiple proposals in parallel and manage expectations.

Work as part of a team to offer suggestions for improvements or ways to streamline internal processes.

Validate text, numbers, format, and legal requirements during the preparation of client communications.

Bachelor’s degree or related working experience;

College or University education within a Marketing or Communications field, or related industry experience/knowledge

Excellent planning and project management skills with a proven ability to execute large/complex concurrent projects within tight timeframes

Delivering regular project management status updates to Winning and Retaining Team

You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.

Excellent written and oral skills both in French/English is a prerequisite.

3-5+ years of experience minimum, working within a sales and marketing business development role, preferably with RFPs and presentations/shortlists

MUST have experience responding to TBIPs RFP's

Experience completing Federal Government grids for consulting candidates.

Creative writing skills in a business environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English - French is an asset.

Excellent PowerPoint and Word skills

MUST have 5+ years of proposal writing for a mid- to-large IT consulting firm(s)

Ability to work without supervision, effective time management and strong organizational skills.

Work with Project Managers to save proposal information in our Corporate Database.

Follow up with Project Managers when updated information has not been provided.

Post-Secondary education in an asset.

2+ years' experience in administrative support.

Experience doing searches using online web portals.

Procurement/Spend Management knowledge and experience is a plus

Proven Project Coordination/Project Management skills

Excellent presentation skills with strong verbal communication abilities

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role in a related position and business environment

Excellent written communication skills in English; Other languages an asset

Quick learner with strong research skills and ability to quickly extract key information

Identify skill gaps and training needs for Proposal Managers / Writers

Support Proposal Managers / Writers with daily tasks

Coach Proposal Managers / Writers and train new teammates

Strong knowledge of Genetec products and services

Evaluate and assign RFX requests

Participate in the development of strategies

Review RFP documents from clients and help identify key service requirements and assumptions needed for budget and proposal development.

Coordinate and lead core RFP development meetings, with attendance from broader company representatives, including sales, operational review and finance teams.

Assist in the maintenance of departmental records and internal and intercompany reporting requirements.

4 - year college degree or equivalent experience ideally in a business, scientific or healthcare discipline

3-5 years' experience of proposal and/or contract development experience

Past experience in a CRO environment

Review RFP documents from clients and help identify key service requirements and assumptions needed for budget and proposal development.

Coordinate and lead core RFP development meetings, with attendance from broader company representatives, including sales, operational review and finance teams.

Assist in the maintenance of departmental records and internal and intercompany reporting requirements.

4 - year college degree or equivalent experience ideally in a business, scientific or healthcare discipline

3-5 years’ experience of proposal and/or contract development experience

Past experience in a CRO environment

Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the product applications and the competitive market;

Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience;

Experience in Sales and Customer Service is an asset;

Knowledge in Gas Turbine or Turbo-machinery industry, HVAC systems is an asset;

Good knowledge of English (written and spoken). Working proficiency in French is an asset.

Reporting directly to the team leader, this person’s responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Experience in professional services (e.g., accounting, management consulting, legal, architectural, engineering)

Strong project coordination skills including, the ability to establish priorities, set and manage schedules, and coordinate multiple projects at one time

Strong coordination and organization skills

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Highly developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and cloud-based technology

1-2 years relevant experience in an administrative role (or equivalent)

Knowledge of design-build and construction management delivery methods a plus.

Strong knowledge and competency with desktop proposal management software

Incorporate feedback from subject matter experts and senior management to enhance proposal quality.

Design, create, compose, and customize persuasive and comprehensive proposals, ensuring full compliance with RFQ/RFP requirements.

Rewrite and customize previous proposals and qualifications in response to new pursuits.

Collaborate with internal team members to gather information and understand project requirements.

Analyzes RFQ and RFP requirements, leads management in the development of winning proposal strategies.

Post-secondary education in sales, marketing, advertising or business management is an asset.

Additional assignments per management discretion.

Strong preference given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Two (2) years experience writing and coordinating RFQ and RFP processes in the construction industry.

Proven experience meeting RFQ/RFP deadlines in fast paced, demanding environments.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical requirements and develop innovative solutions.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in proposal engineering or a similar role within the energy industry.

Strong knowledge of ISO standards and their application in the energy sector.

Proven experience in developing technical proposals and managing contracts.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with customers.

Knowledge of thermal processes and their application in energy systems.

Self-starter with excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

Develop basic electrical & mechanical design knowledge of metal-enclosed switchgear

Knowledge of the basics of power system protection & control

Prepare summary specification documents for the utilities & major customers which S&C serves

Assist with reviewing and preparing proposal documents for medium voltage metal-enclosed switchgear

Job-shadow engineering team members in multiple departments to gain an overview of the work process flow

Strong project and time management skills

Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills (technical/proposal writing would be an asset)

Strong organization skills with great attention to detail

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (would be an asset)

Develop opportunity-specific content as necessary, including organizational charts and schedules

Maintain and update CRM and content library best practices

Time Management: Proven ability to manage time and priorities effectively to meet proposal deadlines without compromising quality.

§ Verbal Communication: Strong verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams and clients.

§ Proposal Writing Experience: Previous experience in proposal writing, especially within the IT staffing/services industry, is advantageous.

§ IT Certifications: Relevant certifications in IT or related fields can demonstrate a strong technical understanding.

Working in collaboration with Recruiters and Account Managers to find compliant candidates

Communicating with candidates via telephone and email to gain a deeper understanding of their relevant experience for the role

Writing an effective response to the RFP that is clear, concise and compliant with the requirements

Operating our automated “grid tool” system to highlight specific portions of the candidate resume in response to RFP requirements

Proven technical or creative writing experience required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Level of Formal EducationMaster’s Degree or equivalent experience

Background in ITIL, Service Management, IT Management, IT Outsourcing, Service Design

10 years of experience in related field

Special Certifications (CPA, etc.,) APMP Practitioner Certificate, Professional preferred training in Shipley process is desirable

Demonstrated understanding of the IT Managed Services/Outsourcing industry and competitive trends impacting the client

Ability to deal with ambiguous environments, apply knowledge in difficult or stressful situations and solve complex organizational/functional problems

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical requirements and develop innovative solutions.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in proposal engineering or a similar role within the energy industry.

Strong knowledge of ISO standards and their application in the energy sector.

Proven experience in developing technical proposals and managing contracts.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with customers.

Knowledge of thermal processes and their application in energy systems.

Read and distribute Request for Pre-Qualification/Request for Proposal (RFPQ/RFP) information to the pursuit team

Set deadlines for content and manage

3-10 years’ experience in a sales, business development or marketing environment with proposal creation responsibility

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)

Offering support and guidance regarding the firm’s credentials that would be best comparable to the opportunity at hand

Offer presentation development and coaching support for Partners across the firm, understanding presentation best practices

3+ years of work experience in proposal writing role

Excellent written and communication skills are vital.

Strong experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Ability to prioritize workloads and the flexibility to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines