Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience in proposal management
Proven track record as a self-starter handling projects independently
Experience in sales and creating effective win strategies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign
Responsibilities
Support teams in creating and implementing winning strategies
Facilitate development of persuasive proposal materials
Manage proposal schedules and ensure compliance
Engage marketing resources effectively in pursuit teams
Lead quality reviews for proposal and interview materials
Conduct debriefs to find improvement opportunities
Organize and archive proposal materials post-submission
Train and mentor team members on business development best practices
Articulate company capabilities and competitive advantages
Travel approximately 25% of the time
Benefits
Collaborative work on impactful public health and environmental projects
Opportunity to lead change and drive progress in water management
Chance to leave a lasting legacy in community water systems
Engagement with a diverse team of experts across disciplines
Professional development opportunities through training and mentorship programs
Full Job Description
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.
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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
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time (valid driver's license required)
Perform other duties as needed
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
Qualifications
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
About HDR
HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
