Pursuit Specialist

Stantec

Pursuit Specialist supporting strategic business development efforts for the Water business. Collaborating with technical staff for proposal development and client outreach across priority markets.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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)

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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