Marketing Services Manager

Marketing Services Manager / Team Lead role at HDR focuses on leading and supporting marketing, proposal and branding activities within the MN/WI water and transportation teams. Responsibilities Partner closely with the Area Marketing Manager to support the operational effectiveness, strategic direction and continued evolution of HDR’s MN/WI water and transportation marketing team and processes. Serve as a strategic bridge between marketing, proposals, branding and leadership priorities to help ensure client development planning, messaging and marketing efforts are consistently integrated into pursuit materials and external communications. Manage and support proposal managers and marketing coordinators while providing day‑to‑day proposal and marketing operations oversight, coordination and quality control, helping provide consistent workflows, strong communication, efficient workload management and high‑quality deliverables across the team. Facilitate proposal and interview processes including scheduling, compliance reviews, quality control, debriefs and continuous improvement initiatives. Help develop, implement and maintain scalable marketing systems, tools, standards and best practices that improve efficiency, consistency and collaboration across the area. Stay current on emerging generative AI tools and technologies; serve as a resource to the marketing team by sharing best practices, practical applications, and guidance on effective tool utilization. Maintain oversight of marketing systems and operational tools across MN/WI including proposal archives, resume and project data, photography coordination, marketing assets and business development platforms to ensure information remains accurate, organized and accessible. Train and mentor marketing staff as well as technical and business development staff on proposal processes, branding standards, communication expectations, tools and operational best practices. Help establish clear communication standards, team expectations and consistent processes that improve collaboration between marketing, technical staff and business development teams. Remain flexible and available to support priority pursuits, fast‑turnaround requests and high‑impact marketing initiatives as needed. Research industry trends, marketing tools and operational improvements that help modernize and elevate HDR’s marketing organization and client experience. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience. A minimum of 7 years of experience in marketing, proposal management, communications or marketing operations, preferably within the AEC or professional services industry. Strong understanding of proposal development processes, marketing operations and workflow coordination. Experience leading or mentoring marketing and proposal teams in deadline‑driven environments. Experience developing and improving systems, workflows, templates and operational processes. Strong organizational, communication and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously. Experience managing marketing databases, proposal systems, resume/project data and content libraries. Experience supporting branding initiatives, conference coordination, promotional efforts and marketing communications. Strong written communication and copyediting skills. Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and day‑to‑day problem solving. Required Qualifications A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience Demonstrated "self‑starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services 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 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 Primary Location United States, Minnesota, Saint Louis Park Industry Marketing/Communications Schedule Full‑time Employee Status Regular Business Class Marketing and Admin Job Posting Date May 28, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr