Proposal & Marketing Specialist

About the Role

A reputable civil contractor in the Greater Vancouver area, specializing in excavation, underground utilities, roadworks, and site development, seeks a Proposal & Marketing Specialist. This person will lead proposal management and support marketing efforts to secure new projects and enhance brand visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Take charge of preparing, coordinating, and submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from inception to delivery.
• Compose, edit, and format various proposal documents such as executive summaries, project profiles, resumes, cover letters, and tailored client responses.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and operations teams to produce compelling proposals that meet client specifications.
• Maintain and improve proposal templates, content databases, and submission methodologies.
• Analyze proposal outcomes and apply lessons learned to refine future submissions.
• Design and implement marketing strategies spanning digital platforms, print, email, and social media channels.
• Create engaging content for websites, newsletters, social media, project updates, and promotional materials.
• Manage photography, videography, branded merchandise, and promotional collateral to bolster business development.
• Ensure consistency in company branding across all internal and external communications.
• Monitor and assess website metrics, social media interaction, and marketing effectiveness, identifying opportunities to improve.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in proposal coordination, marketing, communications, or related roles within the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC) sectors.
• Experience preparing proposals for large public-sector clients such as BC Hydro, TransLink, Metro Vancouver, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, and various Lower Mainland municipalities.
• Proven ability to handle complex submissions including EOIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Exceptional business writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with capacity to produce persuasive client-centric proposals under strict deadlines.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with digital marketing, managing websites, social media platforms, and Meta Business Suite.
• Strong organizational and project management skills capable of overseeing multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively across technical and operational departments.
• Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related fields is advantageous.
• Valid British Columbia driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites, events, and meetings when needed.

Additional Information

• Annual salary range from $100,000 to $135,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.
• Work on notable civil infrastructure projects across the Lower Mainland.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment offering long-term career prospects.
• Join a stable, reputable contractor recognized in the civil construction industry.
• The role uniquely blends strategic proposal preparation with creative marketing activities.