Communications and Marketing Manager

PCL Construction

. Manages the timely development of clear, compelling customized proposals that support the win strategy.

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal management, including the development of customized content, strategic win strategies, and quality assurance processes. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools like InDesign and Adobe Creative Cloud to create compelling proposals that align with client needs and organizational objectives.

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Proposal ManagementWin Strategy DevelopmentAdvanced InDesign Layout SkillsProject ManagementAPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentContent CustomizationQuality Assurance ProcessesLean MethodologiesVisual CommunicationTechnical WritingMetrics ReportingProblem SolvingStakeholder CoordinationProposal Production

Soft Skills

Superior People SkillsCreative ThinkingAttention to DetailJudgmentTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative CloudMicrosoft OfficeAdobe SuiteInDesignPhotoshopPowerPointIllustrator

Certifications & Qualifications

APMP CertificationCPSM CertificationSMPS Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Proposal Management ProfessionalsMarketingCommunicationsJournalismClient Needs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages the timely development of clear, compelling customized proposals that support the win strategy.
Creates customized content and edits as required.
Objectively assesses whether win themes, value-add opportunities and differentiators are consistently highlighted throughout.
Sets the proposal vision and ensures the final proposal product achieves the district’s strategic pursuit objectives and is fully responsive to the client’s needs.
Oversees proposal production by the team to ensure material is professional and brand compliant.
Leads the design and layout of key proposals as needed.
Leads proposal process improvements, including ongoing boilerplate updates, technology adoption, lean methods, innovations and operating procedures.
Leads win strategy development and other specialized aspects of proposal development.
Manages proposal planning to ensure lean and effective methods are upheld by the team and pursuit stakeholders.
Develops and implements QA/QC processes for quality, compliant and error-free submissions.
Engages in submission reviews as necessary.
Manages strategic proposal development processes, including win strategy, challenge/solution and lessons learned workshops.
Aggregates and communicates proposal metrics into reports or visual dashboards and identifies trends for action.
Leads or co-leads interview strategy and presentation deliverables.
Manages proposal debriefs and incorporates feedback into the proposal process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Postsecondary degree or diploma in marketing, communications, journalism, or equivalent.
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) professional certification, Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) certification and/or Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) equivalent is required.
10 years of experience as a proposal specialist with demonstrated supervisory capabilities.
Superior project management, organizational and time management skills to effectively establish the priority and scheduling of work tasks.
Superior people skills to effectively coordinate multiple pursuit stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple proposals, develop and enhance win strategies and write content as required.
Creative and strategic thinker with superior attention to detail, good judgement and ability to solve complex problems.
Superior verbal, written and visual communication skills.
Ability to strategically customize, technical, written content with a customer focus.
Advanced ability to develop and execute a lean, quality pursuit process and strategy sessions.
Ability to manage onboarding of internal and external pursuit stakeholders to engage in pursuit process ‘best practices’.
Advanced InDesign layout skills.
Competent functionality within Adobe Suite of programs (i.e. photoshop, PPT, Illustrator, etc.) with ability to create brand compliant visual content.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud and other relevant marketing software systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
Health and lifestyle spending account options
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions