Marketing Services Manager

Marketing Services Manager

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

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

• Partner with the Area Marketing Manager to streamline marketing processes, oversee monthly performance reporting, and ensure balanced workload distribution across the team
• Manage and guide marketing and proposal coordinators in the development and delivery of high-quality proposals and presentations, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with brand standards
• Collaborate with the Area Marketing Manager to plan and execute strategic initiatives that drive business growth within the Business Class segment and strengthen cross-sector programs
• Lead select complex local pursuits from strategy through submission, coordinating cross-functional teams and driving successful, competitive outcomes
• Develop and deliver marketing-related trainings for both marketing staff and project managers / technical staff to elevate team capabilities and consistency
• Oversee internal and external communications, including project wins, new hires, and firm or project spotlights, ensuring timely and impactful messaging
• Support departments across the organization by providing standardized marketing materials, presentations, resumes, and project data, including histories and visuals
• Partner with Proposal Managers to manage proposal schedules and ensure all components (technical content, staff qualifications, resumes, compliance forms, and contractual elements) are accurately developed and delivered on time
• Provide marketing leadership and take on additional responsibilities as needed to support business objectives and evolving organizational priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
• Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
• Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
• Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services
• 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
• Demonstrated experience in winning high-value contracts in the A/E/C industry
• Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff

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 foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Location1}: $132,000- $192,000Primary Location:United States-California-IrvineOther Locations:United States-California-Los AngelesIndustry:TransitSchedule:Full-timeEmployee Status:RegularBusinessClass:Marketing and AdminJob Posting:May 26, 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.