Southeast Regional Marketing Services Manager - Water

Southeast Regional Marketing Services Manager - Water - ( 190813 )

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?

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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.

Success in today’s market requires strong positioning, compelling storytelling, and disciplined proposal leadership. As a Regional Marketing leader at HDR, you will oversee proposal teams, guide complex pursuits, and strengthen our regional competitiveness while mentoring the next generation of marketing professionals.

• Build, mentor, and lead a team of marketing professionals in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment
• Align marketing resources with regional priorities and workload demands
• Partner with leadership to attract and retain top talent across technical, business development, and marketing roles

• Stay ahead of market trends, competitive dynamics, and client drivers
• Contribute to and help execute annual and long‑range strategic growth plans
• Advance priority growth initiatives and strategic investments

• Develop and implement client account strategies to expand market share and deepen relationships
• Cultivate strong teaming partnerships to enhance competitiveness
• Position HDR early with priority clients and opportunities

• Guide teams through disciplined go/no‑go decisions and capture planning
• Serve as Proposal Manager for key pursuits, leading strategy, messaging, and execution
• Coach teams to deliver compelling proposals and confident interview presentations
• Lead post‑pursuit debriefs to strengthen future competitiveness

• Direct integrated marketing campaigns that elevate HDR’s thought leadership
• Expand visibility through industry associations, conferences, and speaking engagements
• Represent HDR in professional settings to strengthen market presence

• Manage regional marketing budgets and performance metrics
• Leverage CRM and reporting systems to inform strategy and decision‑making
• Plan and execute large internal meetings and strategic events

• A minimum of 10 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
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
• Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including In Design
• Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in‑person
• Demonstrated experience in winning high‑value contracts in the A/E/C…