Pomerleau

Senior Proposal Specialist

Pomerleau$79K — $102K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in proposals for construction, engineering, or architecture.
  • Exceptional writing skills with a focus on detail.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience with SharePoint and MS Office Suite.
  • Fluency in English and French is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze RFQ/RFP requirements and craft tailored proposals.
  • Prepare and manage proposal schedules and compliance milestones.
  • Lead and organize bid team meetings and strategic discussions.
  • Develop high-quality, persuasive proposal content.
  • Ensure coherence and compliance of proposal documents.
  • Maintain communication with subject matter experts and team members.
  • Collaborate with graphic designers to produce visually compelling proposals.

Benefits

  • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching.
  • Hybrid work model for corporate roles.
  • Employee stock ownership program.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Transit pass reimbursement.
  • Minimum of 4 weeks vacation from day one.
Full Job Description
General Information

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Job Location

  • Ottawa, ON


Date Published

16-Jun-2026

Department

Qualifications & Proposals

Min Compensation

79 000

Max Compensation

102 000

Compensation Frequency

Annual

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Role Type

Full-Time

Job Description

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As a Proposal Specialist working in our operational support team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play an integral role in the development of the technical portion of the RFQ/RFP process. Supporting our attainment of large-scale building and infrastructure projects - ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion - you will utilize your expertise in translating complex technical details into persuasive narratives and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

What You Will Do :
• Strategically analyze the call for tenders (RFQ/RFP) and create structured responses tailored to individual client needs.
• Prepare and manage proposal schedule, responsibility matrix, and compliance list.
• Organize and lead bid team meetings including kick-offs, coordination meetings and bid reviews. Strategically identify winning themes and key differentiators.
• Develop persuasive, high-quality content that showcases Pomerleau's high standards and expertise.
• Ensure that all content is well harmonized, coherent and compliant with the bid requirements.
• Proactively maintain open lines of communication with subject matter experts and other bid team members.
• Work collaboratively with our graphic designers to create optimized and visually engaging documentation and collateral including templates and styles, cover pages, tabs, and organizational charts.

This role could be for you if you have :
• Proven experience managing proposals in construction, engineering and/or architecture fields.
• Strong ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, establishing timelines, priorities, etc.
• Exceptional writing skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience working with SharePoint and MS Office Suite.

Additional Assets Include:
• Previous experience working on design-build proposals.
• Fluency in both official languages, written and oral (English and French).

Benefits
• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate's relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau's official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third-party job board.

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Pomerleau is a construction company specializing mainly in the building, infrastructure, civil engineering, and renewable energy sectors.

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