Stantec

Pursuit Specialist

Stantec

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Portland • Oregon • United States

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About the role

  • Support proposal writing, coordination, strategy, and development efforts for a wide range of water-focused services
  • Prepare thoughtful, engaging, and visually compelling proposals, qualifications, and interview materials
  • Collaborate closely with technical staff and leadership to translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive messaging
  • Coordinate with business development leaders to support strategic pursuit planning and competitive positioning
  • Participate in client development and account management efforts, including positioning and pursuit planning
  • Support storytelling initiatives that elevate brand reputation, spotlight thought leaders and align with key accounts and market trends
  • Maintain and update internal systems related to people, project experience, and pursuit information
  • Ensure all materials are consistent with brand standards, quality expectations, and deadlines

Requirements

  • Experience assisting with the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), including coordinating inputs, formatting, editing, and quality control
  • Exposure to collaborating with technical professionals to gather project information and translate technical content into clear, client-focused messaging
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
  • Strong design sensibility with an eye for compelling digital and print layouts
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign; Microsoft Office including PowerPoint; and experience with web-based platforms is an asset
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a regional, geographically dispersed team
  • Comfortable working with a wide range of personality styles and management levels
  • Confident communicating with individuals across all levels of the organization
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum two years of relevant experience supporting proposal or business development efforts. AEC industry experience preferred
  • Knowledge of water engineering (water resources, wastewater treatment, water reuse, etc.) is a plus but not required.
Benefits
  • Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
  • wellness program
  • health saving accounts
  • flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan
  • employee stock purchase program
  • life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • short-term/long-term disability plans
  • emergency travel benefits
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional membership fee coverage
  • paid family leave
  • ten paid holidays in each calendar year
  • accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
  • eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal writingRFP preparationRFQ preparationquality controltechnical content translationdesign sensibilitydigital layoutprint layoutproject managementaccount management
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal communicationdetail-orientedorganizational skillstime managementcollaborationadaptabilitystorytellingclient-focused messaging
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketingBachelor’s degree in communicationsBachelor’s degree in graphic designBachelor’s degree in businessequivalent experience