Proposal Manager

Job description

Urban One – Construction Reimagined Are you looking to make a difference at work and turn ideas into action? Do you love seeing your efforts realized and buildings come to life? We want to hear from you! Urban One is pushing the boundaries of what is possible and going beyond what is expected. We are a small company driven by big ideas. We are committed to pursuing innovation in the field, delivering unparalleled service to our clients, and executing projects to the highest standards. Urban One’s success is based on a combination of skill, tenacity and adaptability. Each of our projects begins with the question, “How can we improve this process and build a better building?” The answer requires fostering a “One Team” approach to instill trust and deliver a seamless construction experience. Are you ready for your next adventure? Join our team. We think you’d look good in orange! POSITION SUMMARY As Urban One’s Proposal Manager within the Preconstruction Team, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of pursuits across mixed-use residential, institutional, and public sectors. Working closely with executive leadership, business development, preconstruction and operational teams, you will manage the pursuit lifecycle from opportunity identification and Go/No-Go decision-making through proposal development and submission. The role is focused on identifying and evaluating opportunities aligned with Urban One’s business objectives, developing compelling, client-focused proposals, establishing effective pursuit strategies and positioning Urban One for successful outcomes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the end-to-end proposal process, including opportunity tracking, qualification, Go/No-Go evaluations, pursuit planning, proposal development and submission. Lead kick-off meetings and strategy sessions to establish win themes, competitive positioning, key messaging, responsibilities and pursuit schedules. Analyze RFQ/RFP requirements, project scopes, client priorities and evaluation criteria to develop tailored pursuit strategies and compliant submissions. Collaborate with business development, executive leadership and preconstruction teams to evaluate opportunities and align pursuits with strategic business objectives. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across Preconstruction, Estimating, Construction Operations, Design Management, VDC/BIM, Health & Safety, Finance, Legal and Marketing in preparation of proposals. Write, edit and tailor proposal content, including covering letters, executive summaries, team narratives and value propositions. Lead the design and production of proposal documents and presentations using Adobe InDesign, ensuring strong visual communication, brand consistency and compliance with client requirements. Support project interview and presentation preparation, including strategy, content development and presentation materials. Lead and support public-sector and institutional pursuits, including government-funded procurement programs. Manage and maintain proposal resources, including project sheets, resumes, boilerplate content, templates and the corporate collateral library. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. 5+ years demonstrated experience managing RFQ/RFP responses, preferably within construction, architecture, engineering, real estate or professional services. Confident and collaborative, with the ability to think strategically and help teams develop strong pursuit and proposal strategies. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated proposal writing and editing capabilities. Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits and competing deadlines. Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Confident working with executive leadership, technical teams and multidisciplinary stakeholders. Experience with public-sector procurement and Design-Build pursuits is considered an asset. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive wage and bonus opportunities RRSP matching Health & Dental benefit plans Health & Wellness spending account Professional career development opportunities Free on-site parking Social activities The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required by this position. Urban One Builders is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We thank all candidates for applying, however, only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.