Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on :

• Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we :

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people.

We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada & the United States' #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a Proposals Coordinator to help us get there!

In this role you will work with multiple teams including Estimators and Operations to ensure that we are submitting high quality responses to our clients.

To be chosen for this role you must have prior experience in proposal coordination, and effective verbal and written communication skills.

What You'll Do Here

• Act as single point of contact with the client, break out and assign deliverables, develop proposal outline, schedule / facilitate kickoff calls and touchpoints, ensure RFP compliance, facilitate reviews, perform final polish and quality control on all documents, manage the post-bid clarifications, build proposal presentation PowerPoints, and overall coordination of the proposal from the bid / no bid review to the contract execution.
• Write various proposal sections, as needed, including executive summaries, project descriptions, resumes, standard responses, and support writing / developing new plans with the operations / estimating teams.
• When required support designing / conceptualizing graphics through PowerPoint Build-a-Graphic to enhance proposal submissions.
• Assist in managing, monitoring, and maintaining the proposal content management database, and content libraries through SharePoint and Expedience.
• Support in keeping accurate records on proposals, results, process lessons learned and debriefs.
• Support business development initiatives in building strategy content, BD decks, and supporting pipeline management.
• Participate in proposal strategy and review sessions.
• Responsible for document management of the submission and support the content / document management of the bid library.

What You Bring to The Team

• A self-motivated team player with 2 to 5 years of proposal experience, preferably within the U.S. utilities construction industry.
• The ability to manage proposals and internal projects in a deadline-orientated environment.
• Strong English language and writing skills, with a high attention to detail and the ability to proofread and edit content.
• Strong computer skills and expertise in Microsoft Office (specifically Word and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced / agile environment with competing priorities and capable of critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with shared goals.
• APMP Foundation or Practitioner Certification is considered an asset.
• Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Business degree, or equivalent work experience.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations.

If you require accommodation under the EEOC during any step of the application process please click here.

At Aecon, we deeply appreciate the dedication and skills cultivated through military service. We encourage veterans to apply, recognizing the diverse perspective, resilience, and leadership abilities you bring.

Your experiences are invaluable assets as we strive towards our shared goals.

Last updated : 2024-05-20