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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
HDR is seeking a marketing minded pursuits professional willing to be trained in HDR's methodologies and build a future in this dynamic organization.
This position requires strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, administrative and multi-tasking skills, as well as a positive attitude and team approach.
The successful candidate will be driven, energetic, and hands-on marketing professional located in either NY or NJ This position will support business development and marketing efforts for the Building Engineering Services Business Group which is responsible for projects in the Tech/Media/Telecom, Hotel/Leisure/Entertainment, Commercial Real Estate, and Finance market sectors. The individual will be working in a cross-functional, strengths-based team environment. This position is responsible for supporting our growing marketing and client development activities. The position will directly support the Regional Corporate Commerical Principal and report to the BES Strategic Pursuit Leader, working closely with local leadership, with further support and mentorship provided from within HDR's extensive international marketing team.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Pursuit Specialist, we'll count on you to:
- Work collaboratively with the Regional Corporate Commerical Principal and BES pursuit and marketing team and project managers to prepare materials, including qualifications, proposals, presentations, handouts, brochures, announcements, and reports.
- Execute capture planning activities, including client and project research.
- Develop and assure compliance with proposal/interview management documents, including proposal development schedules, outlines, and assignments.
- Work under tight deadlines with diplomacy, including balancing multiple priorities on concurrent assignments while maintaining quality.
- Maintain our client and marketing database including complete employee and project record updates through EBS database system.
- Write and tailor employee resumes, project descriptions, and other qualification materials.
- Conduct pursuit close-out activities (e.g., database updates, file clean-up, document uploads, etc.).
We'll also count on you to:
Develop and/or coordinate graphics.
Perform technical writing/editing.
Help advance marketing process improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as needed
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Associate's degree in journalism, English, Marketing, Communications, Strategy, Public Relations, Business or other Business-related major.
Strong verbal and written communication skills including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, and telephone/interpersonal skills.
Skilled at meeting tight deadlines, including making independent decisions critical to job success.
Must be flexible and able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and work with and take direction from multiple levels of professional staff in a fast-paced environment.
Team-oriented, self-starter able to work with different personalities and professional styles.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Marketing, Communications, Strategy, Public Relations, Business or other Business-related major.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote).
Experience with Adobe InDesign or other design software.
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
