HDR · 1 hour ago
Proposal Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$82K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. As a Proposal Manager, you will lead pursuit teams in developing effective strategies and proposals, ensuring compliance with RFP documents, and coaching interview teams to deliver key messages.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Lead and support pursuit teams in creating and implementing effective win strategies through capture planning for upcoming project opportunities
Facilitate pursuit teams to develop persuasive proposal and interview materials
Develop and produce proposals, work plans, and schedules and confirm compliance to RFP documents
Develop and coordinate layouts and graphics using brand standards
Engage the appropriate marketing and technical resources in pursuit teams
Write non-technical text, and edit and proofread marketing collateral
Be responsible for timely production and quality of marketing communications
Lead quality reviews of proposal and interview materials
Lead or support development and implementation of client development plans, including long-term strategies to capture market share
Coach interview teams to be effective at delivering key messages during interview presentations or client meetings
Facilitate debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and to measure overall competitiveness
Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices
Articulate HDR’s capabilities and competitive advantages
Maintain accurate project opportunity forecasting in our Oracle system and generate reports when needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
10 years of relevant experience
Mastery of strategic marketing communication concepts
Excellent time management, organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines with diplomacy
Willingness to travel to all Southern California areas as required
Ability to compose documents onscreen and to communicate graphically
Interface with people both inside and outside the firm including clients and sub-consultants
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments
Strength in managing multiple deadlines/multi-tasking skills while providing responsive communication
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with emphasis on superior persuasive writing, and presentation; Interview coaching ability a plus
Enjoy working with different personality styles and management levels
Positive outlook and attitude
Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services; Water industry experience a plus
Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
G
Galen Meysenburg
CFO
J
Jeff Glover
Colorado Area Water Group Chief Engineer
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