Junior Proposal Specialist / Technical Writer

Job title: Junior Proposal Specialist / Technical Writer

Job description: Work for a BC Top Employer 2021!

Jacob Bros Construction is now hiring a Junior Proposal Specialist / Technical Writer.

The successful candidate will have a combination of relevant training and work experience as a technical writer in the construction industry.

About the Opportunity:

The Junior Proposal Specialist /Technical Writer is responsible for technical writing and editing successful proposal documents to communicate Jacob Bros services in the construction sector, and win new projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Proposal Specialist in technical writing, planning, drafting, and designing overall proposal documents, showcasing company value proposition and ensuring compliance with RFP/RFI requirements
• Continuously edits and proofreads proposal document materials to ensure quality, accuracy, clarity, consistency and completeness
• Manages tasks for multiple projects concurrently to meet tight deadlines and submission target dates
• Establishes positive working relationships amongst proposal team members; coordinates amongst team to ensure individual contributions are submitted on time and meet all standards of the client
• Maintains internal proposal material databases as required; captures and updates proposal information ensuring current data is provided
• Assists with document management and data entry using MS Word and MS Office applications as related to proposal tasks and preparation of proposal responses
• Assists with preparation and delivery of final documents to meet deadline requirements
• Additional assignments per management discretion including but not limited to support of marketing material preparation and participation in special projects

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or Technical Writing, or related experience in professional proposals
• Experience or background with civil, structural, or related construction experience is a strong asset
• Excellent business written and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven time management and time prioritization skills
• Strong team player who demonstrates ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Saavy with the Internet and comfortable using different applications and websites including Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, InDesign, Access, and Adobe Acrobat
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the construction and engineering industries

About Jacob Bros:

Jacob Bros is a mid-sized, multi-disciplinary Canadian General Contractor specializing in heavy civil and commercial construction. A privately held firm, our principals are actively involved in the daily operations of the company. We self-perform much of the work we contract in order to maintain control of schedule, quality and cost. We are accountable for the outcome of every project.

Jacob Bros owns a large fleet of modern equipment and continually reinvests in order to stay current and satisfy ever-changing project demands. We are a client-based business – we know that projects come and go, but strong relationships endure.

Jacob Bros operates an open shop, free enterprise business. Our offices are located in Surrey, BC with a satellite office in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.

We thank all applicants for their interest in careers with Jacob Bros. Due to high volumes of applicants, only those selected for consideration will be contacted by a member of our hiring team.

Company: Jacob Bros Construction

Expected salary:

Location: Surrey, BC

Job date: Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:20:49 GMT