Proposal Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking an experienced professional to support transportation pursuit teams with strategy development and proposal management. This full-time role requires at least 5 years of relevant industry experience and a strong background in marketing and communications.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrate excellent communication and project management skills. Experience in the A/E/C industry and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud is essential. The successful applicant will be part of a committed team striving to drive growth and success.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation pursuit teams in developing win strategies.
• Develop and manage proposal schedules.
• Engage marketing resources to produce visually compelling submittals.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and project management skills

Ability to influence and align teams

Marketing strategy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Adobe Creative Cloud applications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support transportation pursuit teams in developing and implementing effective win strategies, including capture planning for DOT, aviation, transit, municipal, and regional agency opportunities
• Facilitate multidisciplinary pursuit teams and influence technical staff and leadership to align on key messaging, priorities, and win strategies often under tight deadlines and high-pressure pursuit conditions
• Develop and manage proposal schedules, ensuring compliance with complex RFQ/RFP requirements and procurement processes
• Coordinate with technical leads, project managers, and leadership to translate complex transportation experience into clear, persuasive client‑focused messaging
• Engage marketing and graphic resources to produce high‑quality, visually compelling submittals aligned with HDR brand standards
• Lead quality reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and overall competitiveness of proposals and interview materials
• Support large, strategic pursuits, including on‑call/IDIQ contracts, corridor programs, and alternative delivery opportunities
• Facilitate pursuit debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and measure overall competitiveness
• Deconstruct and maintain proposal and presentation materials for future reuse and continuous improvement
• Manage, train, and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices
• Articulate HDR’s transportation capabilities and competitive advantages across market sectors
• Support the Regional Business Development Leader in developing marketing reports and conducting meetings to help drive net fees booked (NFB) and growth in the area
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience
• Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry’s approach to procurement of professional services, with experience supporting transportation clients (e.g., D OTs, airports, transit/regional agencies, municipalities)
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex, multidisciplinary transportation pursuits
• Proven ability to influence and align teams in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others and build consensus within teams
• Ability and desire to travel and engage with teams and clients in person across the region
• Demonstrated experience writing compelling, client‑focused content based on input from technical staff
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated "self‑starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
• Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
• 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

Industry

Marketing/Communications

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

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.