Proposal Manager

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large‑scale site development.

• Responsible for the management and oversight of Aecon’s formal submissions in response to RFQs, RFPs, EOIs, and Market Soundings.
• Lead major proposal pursuits where Aecon is the lead partner in a joint venture (JV) partnership.
• Manage Aecon submission responses when an Aecon JV partner is the pursuit lead.
• Schedule and lead proposal/bid meetings.
• Manage and coordinate input from other partners and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage documents throughout the proposal process.
• Provide regular proposal status reports.
• Manage assigned Proposal Coordinators.
• Help train, mentor, and develop non‑management proposal team members.
• Prepare presentations, executive summaries, and reports as needed.
• Package and deliver final proposal submissions on time.
• Travel as required to work with JV partners to develop and close submissions.
• Coordinate with Aecon’s internal graphic design team to develop critical proposal material, including JV logos, identity guidelines, and overall graphical imagery of the proposal/bid submissions.
• Review and develop a detailed understanding of client proposal requirements.
• Develop proposal calendars and responsibility matrices.
• Prepare, write, edit, and format proposal sections, resumes, and project sheets.
• Support additional content development, including with corporate Subject Matter Experts and site personnel.
• Track and ensure timely provision of deliverables required from internal and external partners.
• Perform compliance checks on all submittal documents.
• Organize and run team reviews on behalf of the project team.
• Attend pre‑bid meetings and post‑bid debrief meetings and summarize results and lessons learned as required.
• Operate in a deadline driven environment.
• Time allocation for this position is approximately 70% reading/writing/editing/formatting and 30% organizational related activities.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in proposal management on major projects in the Construction Sector.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with major project development and procurement processes.
• Excellent comprehension of content management and development practices.
• Ability to gather, synthesize, and effectively present technical information for a range of audiences.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and performance driven setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and accountability with strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced communication skills (Oral and Written).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in teams.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to plan, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments and tasks.
• A proactive, problem‑solving attitude.
• Travel to different job sites/locations required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Pay Range: $90,000-$120,000

Aecon fosters 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.