Colliers Project Leaders is a team committed to projects that make a difference in communities and for the people who live there.
We deliver capital project solutions that strengthen the built environment, partnering with our clients to bring critical infrastructure and complex building projects to life.
We’ve led over 20,000+ projects that:
- Make cities more livable
- Enhance workplaces
- Create spaces people want to return to
- Improve patient care
- Deliver clean drinking water
- Build a sustainable future
And so much more.
This is where you come in. We’re looking for people to join our team who are passionate about creating more sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities.
If this kind of work resonates with you, you’re in the right place.
Your role
This role is perfect for people who like making a difference and are passionate about the proposal process, working with a wide variety of people to create winning submissions. This is an important role for the company to help us reach our business development targets and overall company growth strategy.
As the Senior Proposal Writer, you are responsible for telling the story of how we can help our clients meet their real property needs. You lead the timely delivery of proposals for various internal teams, writing, editing, coordinating, and formatting content into clear submissions that are responsive to the client’s requirements.
Using your organizational and communication skills, you manage the many moving parts of a submission, by working effectively with a wide range of people, developing strong working relationships with your teams as you do so.
Responsibilities- Lead the development of professional, high-quality, compelling proposals that effectively educate and inspire action on the part of customers and prospects
- Strategically manage the proposal response from receipt of RFP to the delivery of the final product, including writing content and editing submissions to ensure the proposal is accurate, concise, and effective
- Define and manage the proposal response plan, schedule, and internal communications associated with the proposal development including follow-up with the contributors
- Identify and voice concerns associated with the proposal preparation process and response, as related to issues of compliance and risk
- Actively participate in and lead proposal strategy meetings, researching internal and external information, and distilling into win strategies to be executed in your proposal response
- Participate in trend analysis, proposal debriefings and other similar opportunities to ensure continuous quality improvement and to identify enhancements for proposal content and process
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in in reading and responding to Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and developing proposal / bid submissions that respond to their requirements
- A post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, English, Writing, Journalism or equivalent field of study
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Office products with strong Word proficiency
- Exceptional business writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites software, in particular InDesign, is a strong asset.
- Must be able to speak and write in French
Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.
What you can expect:
- An opportunity to truly impact our communities
- A flexible work environment
- A comprehensive onboarding experience
- Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
- A paid volunteer day
- An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
- And much more!
Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.
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Disclaimer
Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 18,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use:
We may use technology tools to assist in screening applications for keywords or qualifications. However, final selection decisions are made by our hiring team through human review and interviews.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience reading and responding to RFP documents and developing proposal or bid submissions
- Post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, English, Writing, Journalism, or an equivalent field
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including strong Microsoft Word proficiency
- Exceptional business writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Ability to speak and write in French
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe InDesign
- Current authorization to work full-time in Canada
What We Do
Colliers Project Leaders is a Canadian professional services company that delivers advisory and project-management solutions across the built environment. It provides end-to-end leadership for capital projects, guiding clients through planning, design, construction, commissioning, and occupancy. Its mission is to advance the built environment and help communities, clients, and people succeed, with work spanning infrastructure, buildings, workplaces, healthcare, and public services.
