Senior Proposal Coordinator

You enjoy the thrill of a deadline and pride yourself on your ability to develop nuanced and compelling proposals. You are a creative and adaptable writer, no stranger to technical jargon, with excellent attention to detail and the perfection of a forensic detective. You believe in organization and efficiency and use checklists, sticky notes, and calendars to manage your own workload.

You are a content curator; resourcefully and strategically using templates, past material, and new ideas to craft winning submissions. You have the skills to translate the syntax of science into words anyone can understand. You enjoy helping others. You are a hands-on worker, able to work collaboratively or for long periods on your own.

Binnie has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Proposal Coordinator to further solidify our high-performing Proposal Team. This full-time, permanent position requires an adaptable worker with potential for future growth. This position also offers hybrid work, encourages work-life balance, and is part of a supportive team environment.

Reporting to our Proposal Manager, you will support our team of Project Managers and play an integral role in producing high quality proposals. This role will be able to manage large, complex, and/or strategically important proposals.

You will support our business development efforts by producing high quality proposals. You will work closely with our subject matter experts—Project Managers, Engineers, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects—to write about our services and skills in a compelling way.

YOUR ROLE:

• Implementing our proposal strategy/process and suggesting improvements based on experience in similar roles in the consulting industry

• Spearheading kick-off meetings to discuss proposal strategy, content development, and internal deadlines

• Developing and monitoring our proposal preparation schedule and deadlines

• Assembling and customizing project team resumes, project highlight sheets, and boilerplate to suit RFPs

• Proofreading/editing content and providing advice/suggestions for improvement

• Reviewing the RFP and ensuring the proposal response is compliant

• Using existing knowledge of industry clients to provide strategic advice and guidance to Binnie and the Proposal Team

• Supporting the Proposal Manager as needed for various senior-level tasks and annual Key Initiatives

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading/preparing standard and complex proposals as well as writing/editing/strategizing/developing proposal content

• Experience in the BC consulting industry is mandatory

• Completed Diploma or Degree in Arts/Communications/Commerce/Business Administration or other writing focused preferred

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Basic skills in Microsoft Project

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

• Strong proposal, business, and technical writing skills; able to write original text and customize existing text to suit assignments

• Exceptional ability to manage multiple competing demands and meet deadlines consistently

• Strong grasp of graphic design and/or formatting and document layout (organizing page layout and applying consistent document styles such as font, headings, etc.)

• Ability to proofread technical writing from others and edit for grammar, spelling, clarity, and overall writing quality, and in compliance with Request for Proposal (RFP) documents

• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, to all staff levels

• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with colleagues in a team environment and to effectively advise the team when required

ABOUT BINNIE:

We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We’re small enough to know each other’s names, and big enough to be where we’re needed. As an employee-owned firm and one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, we take pride in our work and are respected as one of the top engineering firms in British Columbia. We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond.

We’re looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can’t do it without you!

THE PERKS:

People come first. We support you with the education, mentoring, and growth opportunities you need to build an interesting career. As an employee-owned firm, we offer educational allowance, Binnie bonus program, competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account and a Wellness Spending Account. Whether it’s through our Young Professionals group, mentoring programs, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club, everyone can get involved in their own way.

Interested in this job?

Let us know why you want to work at Binnie, and why you would be a fit as our Senior Proposal  Coordinator. Submit your application at the link above.

Binnie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome any and all qualified applicants.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team. Thank you for your interest in Binnie. We look forward to reviewing your application. Salary is commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $66,880 - $92,100 annually.