Communications and Marketing Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Communications role at PCL. Montréal · no salary stated · we estimate CA$73,200–CA$113,000 across Canada.
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What you'll do
- Shape custom proposals around the pursuit strategy and client needs, then check that win themes and differentiators carry through
- Guide proposal writers and production, keeping submissions polished and aligned with brand standards
- Improve proposal workflows, run planning and strategy workshops, and build quality checks for compliant, error-free submissions
- Turn proposal results into reports or dashboards, spot trends, and use debrief feedback to improve future work
- Lead or share responsibility for interview plans and presentation materials
What you bring
- You have a postsecondary marketing, communications or journalism credential, or an equivalent qualification
- A proposal-management credential from APMP, CPSM or an equivalent SMPS program is required
- You bring ten years in proposal specialist work, including experience supervising others
- You can manage concurrent proposals, develop win strategies and write tailored content for clients
- You have advanced InDesign layout skills and strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone with extensive proposal experience who can guide a team while coordinating multiple pursuit stakeholders. The position is based in Montréal, Quebec.
From the employer
The future you want is within reach. Let's build it together.
At Construction PCL Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don't just build projects -- we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.
We're a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build with. That includes you. We are not only shaping the future of construction, we are also committed to shaping the future of your career.
As a Communications and Marketing Manager for Construction PCL Inc. in Montréal, Quebec, you'll have the opportunity to join a fast‑growing team in the Québec market and help create meaningful impact by contributing to the delivery of outstanding projects.
Why Choose PCL?
Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL's total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success -- because when you succeed, we all do. Our offerings could include:
- 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
Here's how a Communications and Marketing Manager for Construction PCL Inc. within Montreal district contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
- 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 (ongoing boilerplate updates, adoption of technologies, lean methods, innovations, operating procedures, etc.), win strategy development and other specialized aspects of proposal development.
- Manages proposal planning process to ensure lean and effective methods are being upheld by the team and by participating pursuit stakeholders.
- Develops and implements robust and effective QA/QC process to ensure quality, compliant and error-free submissions. Engages in submission reviews as necessary.
- Manages strategic proposal development processes including structure and format of focused win strategy, challenge/solution and/or lessons learned workshops.
- Able to aggregate and communicate proposal metrics into reports and/or visual dashboards and identify positive and/or negative trends for action.
- Leads or co-leads the preparation of interview strategy and presentation deliverables.
- Manages proposal debrief. Ensures the process is responsive to feedback. Incorporates feedback into the proposal process moving forward.
Qualifications
- 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.
Your Work Has Purpose Here
PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.
At Construction PCL Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.
We know everyone's needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@pcl.com and include the position and location of interest.
This recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Company: Construction PCL Inc.
Primary Location: Montréal, Quebec
Job Title: Communications and Marketing Manager
Requisition ID: 14805