Marketing Coordinator

HDR; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,313 - 58,947; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support our Northern California Transportation team. You’ll help shape branded content, manage client relationships, and coordinate proposals and presentations to advance HDR's market presence.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field, 3+ years of layout/production experience, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) and Microsoft Office. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client and industry websites for solicitation status.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Ability to work under deadlines

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job 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: https://www.hdrinc.com/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.

HDR is looking for a motivated, high‑energy Marketing Coordinator to join and support our Northern California Transportation team. We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

To succeed in this role, you need the ability to work in a fast‑paced and deadline‑driven environment with strong attention to detail; excellent prioritization and time‑management skills; the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; the ability to follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision; and a strong spirit of teamwork with outstanding collaborative interpersonal skills.

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

• 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
• Arrange for professional photography on projects
• 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 implementation 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)
• Maintain inventory of branded materials used for client visits, conferences and recruiting
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Communications, or Journalism, or a combination of education and relevant experience
• 3+ years document layout and production experience
• Previous experience in the A/E industry strongly desired
• Technical understanding of the proposal production process for professional services
• Highly articulate, clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision‑making abilities
• Graphics skills and an advanced working familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, primarily InDesign and Photoshop
• Experience in proposal planning and coordination
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to handle tight deadlines and make independent decisions critical to job success
• Quick self‑starter, team‑oriented and able to work with different personalities and professional styles
• Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in‑person
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

Required Qualifications

• 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

What We Believe

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 Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $26.36 – $42.79 an hour depending on skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-Walnut Creek
Other Locations: United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Marketing and Admin
Job Posting: Jul 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.