HDR · 6 hours ago
Proposal Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expHDR is a company that values employee engagement and inclusivity, fostering a culture where everyone can contribute to making a positive impact. In the role of Proposal Manager, you will support pursuit teams in developing effective win strategies and managing proposal schedules while leading quality reviews and training employees on best practices.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field
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
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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