At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.
Your Opportunity
We’re marketers, communicators, and strategic pursuit partners who play an integral role in the development and execution of creative vision, innovative solutions, and business strategies. As trusted advisors, we collaborate with designers, engineers, scientists and project managers to pursue projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
We have a role for a Marketing Specialist on our diverse team with a focus on the US Federal market supporting both our Department of Defense and Civilian Agency clients. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in marketing, communications, positioning on major pursuits and proposal preparation, including SF 330 A/E submissions. —a team player who can lead pursuit processes and teams, represent Stantec with our strategic partnerships, communicate with conviction, and maneuver a competitive, deadline-driven environment confidently.
In this role, you will work with Federal Program Leadership and Capture Managers on opportunities to support the growth of the US Federal Program. You’ll prepare high-impact proposals, SF 330’s and communications that highlight our depth of experience, expertise, and creativity. You’ll be working closely with our technical project managers, capture managers, and account managers to create competitive pursuit strategies and compelling messages that convey Stantec's strengths and set us apart. You will work closely with key business development leaders to coordinate strategic client facing events, materials, win theme development, competitor analysis, SWOT analysis, gap identification, and sales and business development processes.
Your Key Responsibilities
Plan, organize and direct all elements of a proposal beginning with positioning through proposal submission, interviews and selection - analyze information requested, develop response plan, conduct win strategy reviews, and work with the team to develop and prepare final proposal package.
In depth knowledge of the various US Government acquisition methods and proposals to include preparation of FAR Part 15, Type C, DB MILCON, SF330 and other federal proposals.
Conduct client, competitor, and market research as required in support of client and/or opportunity strategy development.
Contribute to client development and account management efforts.
Help maintain Stantec’s internal systems for information management related to opportunity tracking, people and projects, and promotional activity.
Act as a contributor toward Stantec’s internal and external communications networks.
Client event coordination, as well as management of conferences and tradeshows, community engagement, advertising, and general collateral and communications.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Proven experience developing responses to detailed requests for qualifications and proposals (RFQs and RFPs)
Detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills.
Must thrive working assertively in a deadline-driven environment.
Must have the ability to effectively balance conflicting priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign in particular), and web-based interfaces.
Must have the ability to work independently, as well as in cooperation with a larger capture teams, engineers and technical project managers and technologists.
Candidate should have the ability to effectively communicate with different personality styles and management levels, both in person and across geographies.
Work may be required after hours and on weekends, and sometimes on short notice. Must also be willing and able to travel.
Education and Experience
Post-secondary degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, business, or related area. Similar working level obtained through relevant job experience may be accepted in lieu of degree level education.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in professional services marketing in the Architecture/Engineering/ Consulting industry. SF330 experience preferred.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.