The future you want is within reach. At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. Were a community of builders committed to building better communities. Thats why were always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or whats next in our industry. Were also looking at whats next for you and how we can help you build a career youre proud of. PCL Calgary is seeking an experienced Senior Proposal Specialist to lead the development of high:quality proposals that effectively communicate our value proposition and align with client requirements. As the ideal candidate, you have a strong background in proposal management, technical writing, strategic content development and design. You will collaborate with cross:functional teams to ensure timely and compelling submissions that enhance our business growth. You'll work as part of a team of proposal, marketing and communications professionals. Heres how aSenior Proposals Specialistfor our Calgaryoffice contributes to our team: Responsibilities :Oversee the proposal planning process, including reviewing client requirements through RFPs and RFQs, developing a proposal responsibility matrix and content outline, creating timelines and assignments and determining strategic approaches. :Lead the entire proposal process, from kick:off to submission, ensuring effective schedule management, content development, reviews and quality assurance. :Organize and facilitate proposal kick:offs, check:ins and workshops as needed. :Collaborate with subject matter experts and leadership to craft persuasive, customized proposal content, ensuring tailored messaging for clients, clear differentiators, and engagement. :Develop new proposal narratives and draft customized content as needed. :Proofread, edit, and rewrite text to ensure a high:quality, compliant, error:free submission. Maintain a consistent tone and unified messaging throughout the document. :Create compelling visuals, infographics and layouts that enhance proposal presentation. :Assist in preparing teams for client presentations, interviews and proposal discussions. :Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity and advancements in proposal development practices. :Identify ways to improve efficiency in the proposal process through automation, AI tools and database management. Qualifications :Postsecondary degree or diploma in business, marketing, communications, English, journalism or a related field. :At least 7 years of progressive experience in a proposal:focused role. :Expertise in proposal best practices, including Shipley or APMP methodologies (certification preferred). :Advanced business acumen, with thorough knowledge of industry practices and new developments (construction process, delivery models, contract types). :Exceptional project management, organizational and time management abilities, ensuring the effective prioritization and scheduling of tasks. :Proven ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously, contribute to win strategies and write portions of proposals. :Advanced communication skills-verbal, written and visual-with the ability to create grammatically sound, customized technical content optimized for readability and client focus. :Outstanding collaboration skills, with a talent for guiding teams toward achieving successful results. :Superior proficiency in InDesign and the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), with the ability to create brand:compliant visual content. :Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel. PCL is an innovative, employee:owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to