In the role of Proposal Manager, we'll count on you to
Support transportation pursuit teams in developing and implementing effective win strategies, including capture planning for DOT, aviation, transit, municipal, and regional agency opportunities
Facilitate multidisciplinary pursuit teams and influence technical staff and leadership to align on key messaging, priorities, and win strategies often under tight deadlines and high-pressure pursuit conditions
Develop and manage proposal schedules, ensuring compliance with complex RFQ/RFP requirements and procurement processes
Coordinate with technical leads, project managers, and leadership to translate complex transportation experience into clear, persuasive, client-focused messaging
Engage marketing and graphic resources to produce high-quality, visually compelling submittals aligned with HDR brand standards
Lead quality reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and overall competitiveness of proposals and interview materials
Support large, strategic pursuits, including on-call/IDIQ contracts, corridor programs, and alternative delivery opportunities
Facilitate pursuit debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and measure overall competitiveness
Deconstruct and maintain proposal and presentation materials for future reuse and continuous improvement
Manage, train, and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices
Articulate HDR’s transportation capabilities and competitive advantages across market sectors
Support the Regional Business Development Leader in developing marketing reports and conducting meetings to help drive net fees booked (NFB) and growth in the area
Perform other duties as needed
Hybrid work arrangement available.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
A minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience
Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry’s approach to procurement of professional services, with experience supporting transportation clients (e.g., DOTs, airports, transit/regional agencies, municipalities)
Demonstrated experience supporting complex, multidisciplinary transportation pursuits
Proven ability to influence and align teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others and build consensus within teams
Ability and desire to travel and engage with teams and clients in person across the region
Demonstrated experience writing compelling, client-focused content based on input from technical staff
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits
Required 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.