HDR

Proposal Manager (Temporary, Full-Time) - (178258)

Description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

• Please note: This is a Temporary, full-time (40 hours/week) position. 

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Proposal Manager, we'll count on you to manage the proposal and pursuit process for many key and complex transportation projects in Southern California. 

• Coordinate with Marketing Services Manager on marketing processes and work-level balancing
• Conduct and facilitate pursuit and proposal meetings
• Collaborate with individual pursuit teams and technical staff to develop win strategies and key messaging
• Conceptualize, research and produce marketing materials, proposals, promotions and presentations including non-technical writing
• Develop and coordinate layouts and graphics
• Write non-technical text, and edit and proofread marketing collateral
• Be responsible for timely production and quality of marketing communications
• Lead and support interview coaching and presentation development for shortlist interviews
• Interface with people both inside and outside the firm including clients and sub-consultants
• Perform other duties as needed

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field- required. 
• Familiarity with qualifications-based and approach-based proposals is a must. 
• Must have mastery in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe InDesign.
• Superior interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Customer service focus
• Superb written and oral communication skills.
• Mastery of strategic marketing communication concepts.
• Excellent time management, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability and desire to mentor department coordination staff.
• Ability to facilitate and lead discussions relative to marketing and client development planning activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines with diplomacy.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Ability to compose documents onscreen and to communicate graphically.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills along with the ability to work under deadlines is a must.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years proposal marketing experience, preferably in the A/E Industry strongly preferred. 
• The role requires a significant amount of self-direction and ability for forward thinking.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, national, technical managers and project staff.
• Requires little or no direction in area of specialization.
• Demonstrates understanding of market and technical proposals.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. 

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $84,000 - $105,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits. 

Primary Location

: United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations

: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-San Diego

Industry

: Administrative

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Temporary

BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

: Mar 1, 2024