AZ/NM Marketing Services 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?
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.
Transportation: We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
In the role of AZ/NM Marketing Services Manager, we'll count on you to: Retain, develop and supervise proposal and marketing employees, as assigned
Ensure the go
o-go decision process is applied in accordance with HDR's Matrix of Authority
Lead pursuit teams in creating and implementing effective win strategies (capture planning)
Facilitate pursuit teams to develop persuasive proposal and interview materials
Develop and manage proposal schedules and confirm compliance
Engage the appropriate marketing services resources in pursuit teams
Lead quality reviews of proposal and interview materials
Coach interview teams to be effective at delivering key messages during interview presentations
Facilitate debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and to measure overall competitiveness
Recognize and celebrate pursuit successes and milestones
Manage workload demands of proposal managers and marketing coordinators
Identify candidates to fill management, technical, business development and marketing positions
Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices
Manage client relationship management and financial systems to inform reporting metrics and dashboards
Support the development of annual and long-term strategic plans within established company direction and goals, including creating growth initiatives and prioritizing strategic investments
Implement key growth initiatives and investments as defined in annual and long-term strategic plans
Develop and implement client plans, including long-term strategies to capture market share, as assigned
Create marketing collateral to support business development efforts
Develop business relationships with teaming partners
Direct content marketing campaigns to strengthen our brand, increase our visibility, and showcase our thought leaders
Develop and publish engaging digital content that reflects HDR's brand and elevates our thought leadership
Implement strategies to elevate HDR's brand and technical talent with industry associations
Plan and fulfill conference sponsorship benefits, as needed
Actively participate in professional associations to elevate HDR's brand in target markets
Develop engaging internal communications content (announcements, presentations, videos, webinars)
Arrange for professional photography on projects
Coordinate large, internal meetings (in-person and virtual)
Articulate HDR's capabilities and competitive advantages
Manage area business development and marketing budgets
Maintain inventory of branded materials used for client visits, conferences and recruiting activities
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
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Required Qualifications A minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience
Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
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
Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
Demonstrated experience in winning high-value contracts in the A/E/C industry
Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff
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: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin
Job Posting: Sep 11, 2026

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