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.
Success in today's market requires strong positioning, compelling storytelling, and disciplined proposal leadership. As a marketing leader at HDR, you will oversee proposal teams, guide complex pursuits, and strengthen our competitiveness while mentoring the next generation of marketing professionals.
Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams- Build, mentor, and lead a team of marketing professionals in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Align marketing resources with area priorities and workload demands
- Partner with leadership to attract and retain top talent across technical, business development, and marketing roles
Drive Strategy & Growth- Stay ahead of market trends, competitive dynamics, and client drivers
- Contribute to and help execute annual and long-range strategic growth plans
- Advance priority growth initiatives and strategic investments
Strengthen Client Relationships & Market Position- Develop and implement client account strategies to expand market share and deepen relationships
- Cultivate strong teaming partnerships to enhance competitiveness
- Position HDR early with priority clients and opportunities
Lead Winning Pursuits- Guide teams through disciplined go/no-go decisions and capture planning
- Serve as Proposal Manager for key pursuits, leading strategy, messaging, and execution
- Coach teams to deliver compelling proposals and confident interview presentations
- Lead post-pursuit debriefs to strengthen future competitiveness
Elevate Brand & Visibility- Direct integrated marketing campaigns that elevate HDR's thought leadership
- Expand visibility through industry associations, conferences, and speaking engagements
- Represent HDR in professional settings to strengthen market presence
Oversee Operations & Performance- Manage area marketing budgets and performance metrics
- Leverage CRM and reporting systems to inform strategy and decision-making
- Plan and execute internal meetings and strategic events
QualificationsRequired Qualifications - A minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience
- Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
- 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
- Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
- Demonstrated experience in winning high-value contracts in the A/E/C industry
- Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff
