Proposal Manager
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Seattle, 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.
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
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.
In the role of Proposal Manager, we’ll count on you to:
Manage 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 proposal 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
Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff.
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.
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 (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-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
BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin
Job Posting Apr 3, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.
We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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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.
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
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.
In the role of Proposal Manager, we’ll count on you to:
Manage 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 proposal 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
Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff.
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.
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 (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-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
BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin
Job Posting Apr 3, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.
We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.
#J-18808-Ljbffr