Architecture Pursuit Lead — Proposals & Marketing

HDR, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Pursuit Specialist to drive marketing submittals and interview materials for our Civic market sector.

You will coordinate with market sector leaders, business developers, project teams, writers and graphic designers to translate client priorities into compelling proposals and materials. The role requires strong organization, an eye for design, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant industry experience.
• 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 "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight.
• Cover letter stating interest in specific job position.
• Experience with State and/or Federal SF-330 forms.

Responsibilities

• Leads a pursuit from initiation through qualifications, proposal, interview, and selection phases, including all submittals whether print or electronic.
• Able to manage large pursuit teams and high-pressure deadlines with diligence.
• Understands the required experience, knowledge, and project types required of the program.
• Works directly with the project manager and marketer/business developer and coordinates with sub consultants and subject matter experts.
• Involves frequent collaboration with additional internal staff, such as writers and graphic designers.
• Evaluates content, both technical and non-technical and can edit proposal sections.
• Completes client forms, questionnaires and qualifying statements.
• Gathers information on past project experience and develops personnel resumes.
• Maintains accurate pursuit status reports in CRM system.
• This role will require a valid US Driver's License.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

Self-starter

Team leadership

Attention to design/layout

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign)

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Pursuit Specialist to drive marketing submittals and interview materials for our Civic market sector.

You will coordinate with market sector leaders, business developers, project teams, writers and graphic designers to translate client priorities into compelling proposals and materials. The role requires strong organization, an eye for design, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across regions.