Transportation Pursuit Strategist

About the role

HDR is seeking a Pursuit Strategist in our Transportation Business Group to help elevate our transportation program and lead the technical execution of our most important pursuits. The Pursuit Strategist will be a key partner to market sector leadership, region and area business group leadership, and our strategic pursuit team in identifying markets, programs, and projects that will elevate HDR’s presence in target geographies and with specific clients. This role is industry-facing and involves active participation in industry associations to help position HDR as a leader in the transportation market.

Responsibilities

• Help prioritize strategic focus areas, clients, and projects to capture for the business group through partnership with market sector directors, business class leads, Business Development Leads, and regional Business Group directors.
• Serve as a technical lead in support of strategic pursuits and projects in collaboration with areas and strategic pursuit teams.
• Position HDR with clients by collaborating with area Business Development Leads in the support of selected pursuits through client relationship development, strategy development, and participation in pursuit activities.
• Support the development and execution of key growth initiatives during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings through partnership with Market Sector Directors.
• Support business strategy and client development through active participation in key industry associations and related activities.
• Work cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business class efforts.
• Demonstrate a commitment to HDR values and actively participate in our employee-owned culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, planning, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering, and/or planning services.
• Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
• Experience in overall staff development, including recruiting, career path, and professional growth.
• Experience with industry associations and a visible profile in the market sector.
• Ability to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers, and Area Managers.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in pursuit, marketing, or delivering major transportation infrastructure programs.
• Maintains a professional registration (Architecture, Engineering, or Construction) and has related technical experience.
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.

Benefits

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 (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Location

United States-Florida-Pensacola or United States-Florida-Panama City