Proposal Manager

HDR Inc

Portland, OR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aviation Industry, Best Practices, Business Development, Communication Skills, Construction Management, Diversity, Environmental Communications, Management Consulting, Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Needs Assessment, Persuasion Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Project Tracking, Proposal Development, Proposal Schedule, Public Safety, Purchasing/Procurement, Rail Cargo, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Schedule Development, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
16 days ago

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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you''re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Proposal Manager, we''ll count on you to:

  • Support pursuit teams in creating and implementing effective win strategies (capture planning)
  • Facilitate pursuit teams to develop persuasive proposal and interview materials
  • Develop and manage proposal schedules and confirm compliance
  • Engage the appropriate marketing services resources in pursuit teams
  • Lead quality reviews of proposal and interview materials
  • Facilitate debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and to measure overall competitiveness
  • Deconstruct and file proposal and presentation material upon submittal
  • Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices
  • Articulate HDR''s capabilities and competitive advantages

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor''s degree in a related field
  • Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry''s standard approach to procurement of professional services
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
  • Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
  • Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff

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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.

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About the Company

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