HDR is seeking a pursuit strategist in our transportation business group to help elevate our transportation program and lead the technical execution of our most important pursuits. The pursuit strategist will be a key partner to market sector leadership, region and area business group leadership and our strategic pursuit team in the identification of markets, programs, and projects that will elevate HDR's presence in target geographies and with specific clients. The pursuit strategist will be an industry facing individual who will actively participate in industry facing associations to help elevate HDR's brand as a leader in the transportation market. In this role of Transportation Pursuit Strategist, you will be expected to: • Help to prioritize strategic focus areas, clients and projects to capture for the business group through partnership with market sector directors, business class leads, Business Development Leads, and regional Business Group directors • Serve as a technical lead in support of strategic pursuits and projects in collaboration with areas and strategic pursuit teams. • Position HDR with clients by collaborating with area Business Development Leads in the support of selected pursuits through client relationship development, development of strategies, and participation in pursuit activities • Support the development and execution of key growth initiatives during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings through partnership with Market Sector Director • Support business strategy and client development through active participation in key industry associations and related activities. Preferred Qualifications • 20 years experience in pursuit, marketing or delivering major transportation infrastructure programs • Maintains a professional(Architecture, Engineering, or Construction)registration and has related technical experience • Experienced in development and management of diverse teams • Works cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in an architecture, engineering, planning or a related field • A minimum of 10 years of industry experience • Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and or planning services • Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits • Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth • Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector • Ability to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers • Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must