Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager

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? 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.

This position will support the Transportation and Water Groups, helping to develop responses to client's Request for Proposals for Professional Work. Conceptualizes, researches, and produces marketing materials, proposals, promotions, and presentations. Writes non-technical text; supports staff in the development of technical proposals and documents; and edits and proofreads all marketing communications and project documents as needed. Provides strategies, storyboarding, and theme development for pursuits. Acts as an internal pursuit manager. Develop and manage proposal schedules and confirm compliance. Support pursuit teams in creating and implementing effective win strategies (capture planning). Facilitate pursuit teams to develop persuasive proposal and interview materials. Support client development plans and initiatives. Follow up on client leads and facilitate client contacts and visits. 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. Maintain a repository of industry proposals, project descriptions, resumes, and team skillsets to facilitate swift proposal development. Support Market Sector Leads in tracking opportunities and potential clients. Schedule and lead regular focused marketing meetings and track initiatives.

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
• Industry knowledge of Transportation and Water clients and projects in Alaska
• Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff

Required Qualifications

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.

Primary Location : United States-Alaska-Anchorage

Industry : Highway + Road

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting : Nov 11, 2025