Senior Pursuit Specialist collaborating with teams to drive successful proposals for Stantec. Overseeing complex proposals and marketing initiatives for strategic pursuits across the region.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and direct all elements of complex RFP and pursuit efforts, including solicitation analysis, response planning, and schedule development.
Facilitate Go/No-Go discussions and lead win strategy development and reviews.
Lead proposal kickoff meetings, coordinate pursuit teams, and manage content development to ensure consistent strategic messaging and compliance.
Conduct progress reviews and manage proposal schedules, deliverables, and quality control.
Prepare final proposal review packages and incorporate team and leadership feedback into final submissions.
Develop high-impact proposals, presentations, and pursuit-related communications in alignment with brand standards.
Collaborate with portfolio leads and business development leadership to support corporate and regional goals for revenue growth, profitability, and market leadership.
Support client development and account management efforts, including opportunity tracking and positioning activities.
Partner with promotions and public relations teams to support thought leadership initiatives, award submissions, conference abstracts, and promotional activities.
Maintain and update internal systems related to opportunity tracking, people and project experience, and promotional activity.
Develop and maintain qualification materials such as project descriptions, experience matrices, resumes, capability statements, and other business development resources.
Leverage local and global internal networks to support marketing processes, pursuit strategies, and value propositions.
Requirements
Proven experience leading responses to complex and detailed Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple levels of the organization.
Highly detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization and time management skills.
Strong understanding of proposal strategy, compliance, and quality control processes.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and web-based collaboration and content management tools.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with business operating unit and regional teams across multiple geographies.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and managing multiple concurrent pursuits.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a pursuit role. A/E/C industry experience preferred.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental and vision plans
Wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Group registered retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
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