Water Proposal Manager

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:' ' 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. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come.

From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.  We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

As a Proposal Manager, you’ll sit at the center of some of our most important pursuits and work with our talented technical teams to turn complex ideas into compelling, client‑focused stories that win work and make a real difference. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced pursuits, enjoys shaping strategy and messaging, and loves bringing structure and momentum to high‑visibility efforts.

This role will lead pursuit execution from early planning through final delivery, working closely with business development, project managers, and technical experts. Your impact will be felt across proposals, interviews, and client  the role of Water Proposal Manager, we'll count on you to:
Lead and guide pursuit teams through capture planning and proposal development, creating and implementing effective win strategies

Facilitate creation of persuasive proposal and interview materials resulting in messaging that is client‑focused, differentiated, and consistent Develop and produce proposals, work plans, and schedules and confirm compliance with RFP/RFQ documents

Write, edit, and refine non‑technical content, translating complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives

Coordinate layouts and graphics in alignment with HDR brand standards and proposal best practices

Lead proposal reviews (Blue, Red, QC, and final checks), guiding teams through revisions and recovery

Prepare and coach interview teams, supporting storyboarding, rehearsal, and presentation delivery

Engage and coordinate technical staff, marketing partners, and subconsultants to keep pursuits moving forward smoothly

Support client development efforts by aligning proposal execution and messaging with established client strategies

Maintain accurate pursuit information in HDR business development systems (Oracle/EBS, Oscar)
Facilitate pursuit debriefs to capture lessons learned and continuously improve competitiveness

Mentor and support teammates, sharing proposal, marketing, and pursuit best practices

Other duties as assigned#LI-JF1  A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience supporting A/E/C proposals or pursuits

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills

Excellent time management, organizational and strategic marketing communication skills

Ability to manage multiple…