Proposal Manager
HDR, Inc., Bellevue, WA, United States
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?
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.
In the role of Proposal Manager, we’ll count on you to:
Manage the deadline‑driven proposal development process from beginning to end, including setting and leading meetings—working with business development leads, project managers, and technical staff for water‑related projects in Washington.
Independently manage the pursuit process from capture planning to proposal development through the interview stage.
Provide message development for proposals—conceptualizing, researching, and producing content, including graphic development.
Create layout and document design of proposals and other marketing collateral, utilizing existing templates and brand standards.
Write non‑technical copy, and edit, proofread, and shape copy provided by technical staff.
Lead quality reviews of proposals and interview materials.
Facilitate debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and to measure overall competitiveness.
Support other marketing efforts by coordinating business strategies, participating in client development, preparing presentations, tracking pursuits and client requests, and generating reports.
Maintain accurate project and resume data in business development systems.
Maintain marketing intranet, collaboration, and file repository sites.
Maintain quality control standards for proposal and marketing components.
Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices.
Articulate HDR’s capabilities and competitive advantages.
Preferred Qualifications
The right candidate for this position is a highly organized, detail‑oriented individual with a desire to handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
7 years relevant industry experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (English, Communications, Business, Marketing, Engineering, etc.).
Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry’s standard approach to procurement of professional services.
Ability to handle tight deadlines and make independent decisions critical to job success.
Self‑starter, team‑oriented, and ability to work with a variety of professional styles.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others.
Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff.
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.
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 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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Primary Location: United States‑Washington‑Bellevue Other Locations: United States‑Washington‑Everett, United States‑Washington‑Spokane, United States‑Washington‑Olympia, United States‑Washington‑Seattle Industry: Water Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Marketing and Admin Job Posting: Apr 3, 2026
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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.
In the role of Proposal Manager, we’ll count on you to:
Manage the deadline‑driven proposal development process from beginning to end, including setting and leading meetings—working with business development leads, project managers, and technical staff for water‑related projects in Washington.
Independently manage the pursuit process from capture planning to proposal development through the interview stage.
Provide message development for proposals—conceptualizing, researching, and producing content, including graphic development.
Create layout and document design of proposals and other marketing collateral, utilizing existing templates and brand standards.
Write non‑technical copy, and edit, proofread, and shape copy provided by technical staff.
Lead quality reviews of proposals and interview materials.
Facilitate debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and to measure overall competitiveness.
Support other marketing efforts by coordinating business strategies, participating in client development, preparing presentations, tracking pursuits and client requests, and generating reports.
Maintain accurate project and resume data in business development systems.
Maintain marketing intranet, collaboration, and file repository sites.
Maintain quality control standards for proposal and marketing components.
Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices.
Articulate HDR’s capabilities and competitive advantages.
Preferred Qualifications
The right candidate for this position is a highly organized, detail‑oriented individual with a desire to handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
7 years relevant industry experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (English, Communications, Business, Marketing, Engineering, etc.).
Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry’s standard approach to procurement of professional services.
Ability to handle tight deadlines and make independent decisions critical to job success.
Self‑starter, team‑oriented, and ability to work with a variety of professional styles.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others.
Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff.
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.
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 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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Primary Location: United States‑Washington‑Bellevue Other Locations: United States‑Washington‑Everett, United States‑Washington‑Spokane, United States‑Washington‑Olympia, United States‑Washington‑Seattle Industry: Water Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Marketing and Admin Job Posting: Apr 3, 2026
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