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Senior Water Marketing/Proposal Lead
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HDR .
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?
In the role of Senior Water Marketing/Proposal Lead, we\'ll count on you to:
Responsibilities
Lead project pursuit teams, support capture planning, manage pursuit processes and follow quality procedures for document production
Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices
Assist our Market Sectors Leaders with the development of local marketing plans, market analysis, client development plans, and support business development activities
Supporting Water Services Market Sector Leaders in the development of marketing strategies, client development plans, and pursuit capture planning
Develop and implement procedures and processes for identification, screening and selection of pursuits
Conduct pursuit capture planning and proposal coordination meetings with technical teams
Administer implementation of the go/no-go decision process in accordance with HDR’s Matrix of Authority
Provide storyboarding and message development for proposals
Be responsible for timely production and quality of marketing deliverables and communications
Conceptualize, research and produce marketing materials, proposals, promotions and presentations
Develop and coordinate graphics, write and edit layout materials
Write non-technical text, and edit and proofread marketing collateral
Support implementation of strategies that elevate HDR’s brand and technical talent with industry associations
Coordinate trade show participation and booth activities, including developing conference concepts, promotions and artwork
Participate in SMPS, AZ Water Association, APWA and other professional organizations as appropriate
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree: Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, English or Journalism preferred
Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry’s standard approach to procurement of professional services – specifically state and local agencies in Arizona and New Mexico
Ability to lead, prioritize, and coordinate marketing team members to meet Business Group goals
Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
Minimum of 8 years proposal marketing experience, preferably in the A/E Industry, 10 years preferred
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, and MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills, creative/graphic design skills and use of other media in marketing proposals, presentations and related collateral materials
Committed to quality and HDR values
Works cooperatively with diverse teams, as well as area, regional, and national technical managers and project staff
Requires little or no direction in area of specialization
Must exhibit proficient technical computer skills, advanced knowledge of communication theory and basic layout and design principles
Demonstrates understanding of market and technical proposals
Quick self-starter, team-oriented and able to work with different personalities and professional styles
Highly articulate, have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities
Adhere to HDR standards, facilitate the proposal review process, and guide production
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience
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
Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
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-Arizona-Phoenix
Industry:
Water
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Marketing and Admin
Job Posting:
Aug 19, 2025
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information, see this link: https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services
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Senior Water Marketing/Proposal Lead
role at
HDR .
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?
In the role of Senior Water Marketing/Proposal Lead, we\'ll count on you to:
Responsibilities
Lead project pursuit teams, support capture planning, manage pursuit processes and follow quality procedures for document production
Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices
Assist our Market Sectors Leaders with the development of local marketing plans, market analysis, client development plans, and support business development activities
Supporting Water Services Market Sector Leaders in the development of marketing strategies, client development plans, and pursuit capture planning
Develop and implement procedures and processes for identification, screening and selection of pursuits
Conduct pursuit capture planning and proposal coordination meetings with technical teams
Administer implementation of the go/no-go decision process in accordance with HDR’s Matrix of Authority
Provide storyboarding and message development for proposals
Be responsible for timely production and quality of marketing deliverables and communications
Conceptualize, research and produce marketing materials, proposals, promotions and presentations
Develop and coordinate graphics, write and edit layout materials
Write non-technical text, and edit and proofread marketing collateral
Support implementation of strategies that elevate HDR’s brand and technical talent with industry associations
Coordinate trade show participation and booth activities, including developing conference concepts, promotions and artwork
Participate in SMPS, AZ Water Association, APWA and other professional organizations as appropriate
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree: Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, English or Journalism preferred
Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry’s standard approach to procurement of professional services – specifically state and local agencies in Arizona and New Mexico
Ability to lead, prioritize, and coordinate marketing team members to meet Business Group goals
Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
Minimum of 8 years proposal marketing experience, preferably in the A/E Industry, 10 years preferred
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, and MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills, creative/graphic design skills and use of other media in marketing proposals, presentations and related collateral materials
Committed to quality and HDR values
Works cooperatively with diverse teams, as well as area, regional, and national technical managers and project staff
Requires little or no direction in area of specialization
Must exhibit proficient technical computer skills, advanced knowledge of communication theory and basic layout and design principles
Demonstrates understanding of market and technical proposals
Quick self-starter, team-oriented and able to work with different personalities and professional styles
Highly articulate, have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities
Adhere to HDR standards, facilitate the proposal review process, and guide production
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience
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
Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
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-Arizona-Phoenix
Industry:
Water
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Marketing and Admin
Job Posting:
Aug 19, 2025
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information, see this link: https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services
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