LaPrairie Group of Companies is looking for a Proposal Administrator / Receptionist to join its team in downtown Calgary, Alberta.
The Proposal Administrator / Receptionist will be responsible for assisting LAPRAIRIE's estimating team with formal proposal submissions, managing the Calgary Office and facilitating Reception duties.
We are looking for a candidate who is experienced in the duties outlined below, is comfortablemanaging multiple tasks and thrives working independently.
Job Responsibilities
Proposal Administration Duties
- Review proposal instructions, facilitate collection of necessary information and ensure adherence to proposal submission requirements.
- Review and maintain LAPRAIRIE's proposal account databases, search for applicable opportunities and distribute information for management review.
- Track submitted proposals and corresponding results.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Office Management / Reception Duties
- Receive, screen, and redirect incoming calls and inquiries to the appropriate individuals, departments, locations, or company. Take and send messages as required.
- Ensure office is kept clean and orderly.
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments.
- Order office supplies and maintain supply inventory.
- Liaise with Building Management. Coordinate office cleaning, maintenance and repairs.
- Arrange and book meetings in boardrooms, off-site conference halls, and other locations; ensuring required items are there (appropriate presentation equipment, catering etc.).
- Facilitate office safety program and coordinate online training.
- Complete accounting coding tasks and data entry.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience working in administration / proposal administration / business development, or similar field.
- Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Independent worker with superior time management skills.
- Able to prioritize tasks and complete duties with minimal supervision.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion.
- Post-secondary degree, diploma or designation relating to Business, Business Administration, or another related field, is an asset.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.
Please note, this is an in-office position. Work-from-home arrangements are not being offered.
LaPrairie Group of Companies (LAPRAIRIE) is a family-owned group of diversified service companies providing customers with crane and rigging, heavy hauling, bulk commodity hauling, highway and bridge maintenance, civil construction, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, industrial minerals and fleet maintenance across North America. Through our member companies; LaPrairie Crane, Entrec Alberta, Capstan Hauling, Northland Fleet Services, LaPrairie Works, LaPrairie Works Oilfield Services, and CSI we have provided one-stop project solutions for over 43 years. https://laprairiegroup.com/