Marketing Coordinator

Marketing Coordinator

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? Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

HDR is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to support business development and marketing initiatives across our Mid-Atlantic (VA, MD, DC) Transportation Business Group. This role plays a critical function in positioning HDR for success by leading and supporting the development of proposals, qualifications, and other client-facing materials. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is skilled in both technical writing and visual communication.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with project managers, technical staff, and business development leaders to help win impactful infrastructure work.

The Marketing Coordinator's primary responsibility will be to respond to client solicitations by organizing and producing proposals, which market HDR's qualifications and experience to potential clients. The Marketing Coordinator will work with the project manager and technical staff to develop proposals and other marketing materials including presentations, resumes, and brochures. These efforts include research, customizing resumes and project descriptions, developing themes and strategies, reviewing and editing technical write-ups, writing cover letters and content, and coordinating the final production to ensure it meets all client requirements.

In the role of Marketing Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

• Support pursuit teams in developing persuasive proposal and interview materials, using Adobe and Microsoft Tools (primarily InDesign and PowerPoint)
• Monitor client and industry websites for solicitation status
• Help file proposal and presentation material upon submittal
• Support management of client relationship management and financial systems to inform reporting metrics and dashboards
• Maintain accurate project and resume data in business development systems
• Support development of annual and long-term strategic plans within established company direction and goals, including creating growth initiatives and prioritizing strategic investments
• Support implementation of key growth initiatives and investments as defined in annual and long-term strategic plans
• Support development and implement of client plans, including long-term strategies to capture market share, as assigned
• Support solicitation of formal client feedback
• Administer implementation of the go/no-go decision process in accordance with HDR's Matrix of Authority
• Support content marketing campaigns to strengthen our brand, increase our visibility, and showcase our thought leaders
• Support the development and publication of engaging digital content that reflects HDR's brand and elevates our thought leadership
• Implement social media campaigns
• Support implementation of strategies that elevate HDR's brand and technical talent with industry associations
• Support creation of marketing collateral to support business development efforts
• Support fulfilling conference sponsorship benefits, as needed
• Support development of engaging internal communications content (announcements, presentations, videos, webinars)
• Support planning of large, internal meetings (in-person or virtual)
• Coordinate large, internal meetings (in-person and virtual)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, or similar course of study
• Strong people skills, a team-first attitude
• Strong problem solving and research abilities
• Ability to work effectively under and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications:

• 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

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and…