Transportation Proposal Manager

Transportation Proposal Manager Responsible for leading proposal development and business development activities for HDR’s transportation business. Works with cross‑functional pursuit teams to secure contracts and drive business growth. 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 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. 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. 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. Required Qualifications Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience. 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. Benefits Primary Location: United States – California – Irvine Other Locations: United States – California – Los Angeles, United States – California – Long Beach, United States – California – San Diego Industry: Transit Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Marketing and Admin Job Posting: Jul 9, 2026 Compensation: $115,000 – $140,000, depending on skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR