At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Proposal Manager, we'll count on you to:Lead and support pursuit teams in creating and implementing effective win strategies through capture planning for upcoming project opportunitiesFacilitate pursuit teams to develop persuasive proposal and interview materialsDevelop and produce proposals, work plans, and schedules and confirm compliance to RFP documentsDevelop and coordinate layouts and graphics using brand standardsEngage the appropriate marketing and technical resources in pursuit teamsWrite non-technical text, and edit and proofread marketing collateralBe responsible for timely production and quality of marketing communicationsLead quality reviews of proposal and interview materialsLead or support development and implementation of client development plans, including long-term strategies to capture market shareCoach interview teams to be effective at delivering key messages during interview presentations or client meetingsFacilitate debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and to measure overall competitivenessTrain and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practicesArticulate HDR’s capabilities and competitive advantagesMaintain accurate project opportunity forecasting in our Oracle system and generate reports when needed.Other duties as assigned

Once fully trained, a hybrid work situation will be considered

Preferred Qualifications10 years of relevant experienceMastery of strategic marketing communication conceptsExcellent time management, organizational and project management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines with diplomacyWillingness to travel to all Southern California areas as requiredAbility to compose documents onscreen and to communicate graphicallyInterface with people both inside and outside the firm including clients and sub-consultantsAbility to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environmentsStrength in managing multiple deadlines/multi-tasking skills while providing responsive communicationExcellent interpersonal and communications skills with emphasis on superior persuasive writing, and presentation; Interview coaching ability a plusEnjoy working with different personality styles and management levelsPositive outlook and attitudeDeep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services; Water industry experience a plusDemonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staffRequired Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $82,000 - $118,000 annually and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)