Project/proposal Manager - Thornhill, Canada - AECOM

AECOM

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Thornhill, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description:

AECOM is seeking a
Project and Proposal Manager to join our Markham-based Team. on a hybrid-basis.

About The Role

AECOM is seeking a dynamic, open minded "can-do" Project and Proposal Manager who is defined by their passion and persistence in delivering and winning architectural and engineering design services. Those with a "seller-doer" mind set and an appetite for business development would be an ideal fit for this role

About The Role
This role is a critical position in support of our private sector business.

You will reside within our Buildings and Places Project Delivery Group, collaborating with our Engineering Leads, Operations and Marketing Managers who will provide technical input, leadership and strategic support to help you succeed.

This key position is an approximate 80/20 split role with a focus on project management and proposal/capture management, designed to support the development of market share and building top-line revenue for AECOM.

In addition to supporting initiatives that source out new business you will also lead the delivery of marque projects.

The role requires extensive relationship-building skills and account capture strategies that create outstanding proposals, in addition to project management skills and processes that deliver on our commitments.

As a Proposal Manager you will be both a primary contributor and leader to our technical teams in our response to opportunities within AECOM's private sector practice area, driving market growth and revenue.

This is an ideal role for a true champion with an ability to use their skills and experience to contribute to this is already successful practice area.

As a Project Manager you will be a part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Urban Planners and Engineers working on projects within our private sector practice spanning a variety of building typologies and clients.

This role offers a chance to be at the forefront of exciting endeavours that strive for excellence in design and embrace sustainability with an opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas with global experts.

This position has significant expected opportunities for advancement and professional growth within the AECOM organisation.

You will be responsible for managing, coordinating and directing the Design and Proposal teams throughout the entire project and proposal lifecycle.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall planning, coordination and control of projects from inception to completion, with the goal of producing functionally and financially viable projects that are completed on time within authorized cost and to the required degree of quality.
Manage and drive financial performance of assigned projects.
Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and change management while building strong client relationships.
At a project level, provide clear guidance to designers and technical staff to meet client objectives.
Manage project teams to produce fully coordinated working drawings and project specifications.
Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing with our clients, our project teams, our sub consultants and construction contractors.
Preparation of design and contract documents, document checking and verification, conduct construction review and contract administration throughout the duration of a project.
Communicate with construction team to provide information and help resolve problems.
Establish and maintain solid working relationships and communication with technical staff, managers, and peers, regularly interacting with all levels of management, functional POCs and clients with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
Write and coordinate winning proposals, attract new clients and retain existing clients as required.
Gather, assess, and validate client requirements and constraints while working closely with client account managers (CAMs) to ensure a winning solution.
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