Proposal Manager
Bellevue, WA · On-site
From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight ... Partner closely with technical staff to write and tailor pursuit qualification materials
Proposal Manager
Bellevue, WA · On-site
From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight ... Partner closely with technical staff to write and tailor pursuit qualification materials
... and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are ... Analyze RFQ/Ps upon release and prepare written assessments outlining requirement for successful ...
... and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are ... Analyze RFQ/Ps upon release and prepare written assessments outlining requirement for successful ...
... and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are ... Analyze RFQ/Ps upon release and prepare written assessments outlining requirement for successful ...
... and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are ... Analyze RFQ/Ps upon release and prepare written assessments outlining requirement for successful ...
Proposal Manager
Arlington, VA · On-site
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build rapport and trust ... Free parking in office building or Transit is reimbursed * Free lunch daily in office Umbra is an ...
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Proposal Manager
Arlington, VA · On-site
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build rapport and trust ... Free parking in office building or Transit is reimbursed * Free lunch daily in office Umbra is an ...
Proposal Manager
Reston, VA · On-site
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build rapport and trust ... Free parking in office building or Transit is reimbursed * Free lunch daily in office Umbra is an ...
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Proposal Manager
Reston, VA · On-site
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build rapport and trust ... Free parking in office building or Transit is reimbursed * Free lunch daily in office Umbra is an ...
Proposal Manager
Arlington, VA · On-site
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build rapport and trust ... Free parking in office building or Transit is reimbursed * Free lunch daily in office Umbra is an ...
Proposal Manager
Arlington, VA · On-site
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build rapport and trust ... Free parking in office building or Transit is reimbursed * Free lunch daily in office Umbra is an ...
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
Proposal Engineer
Roselle, IL · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown ... Communication (Written and Verbal) * Organization / Planning * Team Player * Problem Solving
Proposal Engineer
Roselle, IL · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown ... Communication (Written and Verbal) * Organization / Planning * Team Player * Problem Solving
Proposal Engineer
Roselle, IL · On-site
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown ... Communication (Written and Verbal) * Organization / Planning * Team Player * Problem Solving
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Proposal Engineer
Roselle, IL · On-site
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown ... Communication (Written and Verbal) * Organization / Planning * Team Player * Problem Solving
Senior Proposal Coordinator
Houston, TX · On-site
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
Senior Proposal Coordinator
Houston, TX · On-site
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
Proposal Engineer
$80K - $110K/yr
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown ... Communication (Written and Verbal) * Organization / Planning * Team Player * Problem Solving
Proposal Engineer
$80K - $110K/yr
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown ... Communication (Written and Verbal) * Organization / Planning * Team Player * Problem Solving
Transit Planner - Transit Administration (Port Arthur, TX)
Port Arthur, TX · On-site
$25.32 - $31.44/hr
Review of consultant proposals, invoices, processing of payments, issuing and managing work ... Communicate orally and in writing, including synthesizing quantitative and qualitative information ...
Transit Planner - Transit Administration (Port Arthur, TX)
Port Arthur, TX · On-site
$25.32 - $31.44/hr
Review of consultant proposals, invoices, processing of payments, issuing and managing work ... Communicate orally and in writing, including synthesizing quantitative and qualitative information ...
Senior Proposal Coordinator
Houston, TX · On-site +1
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
Senior Proposal Coordinator
Houston, TX · On-site +1
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
Senior Proposal Coordinator
Houston, TX · On-site +1
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
Senior Proposal Coordinator
Houston, TX · On-site +1
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
... and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are ... technical write ups, and forms * Perform proposal compliance reviews and participate in color ...
... and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are ... technical write ups, and forms * Perform proposal compliance reviews and participate in color ...
Senior Proposal Coordinator
Austin, TX · On-site +1
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
Senior Proposal Coordinator
Austin, TX · On-site +1
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
Senior Proposal Coordinator
Houston, TX · On-site
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
Senior Proposal Coordinator
Houston, TX · On-site
Able to develop and integrate compelling win themes throughout proposals; specifically on transportation projects, including highways, transit systems, and other infrastructure. * Exceptional Writer:
Excellent writing and research skills, with the ability to tailor content to client requirements ... and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and ...
Excellent writing and research skills, with the ability to tailor content to client requirements ... and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and ...
Marketing Proposal Manager
Dallas, TX · On-site
Excellent writing and research skills, with the ability to tailor content to client requirements ... and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and ...
Marketing Proposal Manager
Dallas, TX · On-site
Excellent writing and research skills, with the ability to tailor content to client requirements ... and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and ...
Marketing Proposal Manager
Dallas, TX · Hybrid
$104K - $119K/yr
Write and tailor creative, compelling non-technical narratives in coordination with technical ... Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death ...
Marketing Proposal Manager
Dallas, TX · Hybrid
$104K - $119K/yr
Write and tailor creative, compelling non-technical narratives in coordination with technical ... Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death ...
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Proposal Manager
Bellevue, WA • On-site
HDR
• Specialized Design Services • 5 - 10K employees5,001 - 10,000 employees
Full-time
Re-posted yesterday
HDR rating
8.9
Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
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'
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.
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:
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Qualifications
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.
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
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.
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:
- Support 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
- 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
- Collaboratively develop marketing strategies, client development plans, and pursuit capture plans
- Lead marketing/proposal/interview efforts for pursuits, including crafting winning strategies and preparing of proposals and presentations
- Manage the timely production of quality marketing deliverables, following HDR's pursuit process and quality procedures for document production
- Plan, facilitate, and document pursuit strategy meetings
- Perform market research/market analysis
- Support the development and execution of interview preparation strategies, including developing presentations, and coaching teams through mock presentation and Q&A sessions
- Develop proposals in Adobe InDesign and coordinate with graphic designers for the creation of pursuit figures/graphics
- Partner closely with technical staff to write and tailor pursuit qualification materials
- Contribute to marketing process improvement initiatives
- Support the maintenance of up-to-date data in HDR's EBS database system
- Participate in industry events as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Knowledge of Washington's transportation market
- Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
- Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
- Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff
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Qualifications
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.
About HDR
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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.
Industry
Specialized design services
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Omaha, NE, US
Year founded
1917