Senior Pursuit Specialist - Architecture

HDR•Omaha, NE

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Senior Pursuit Specialist to drive marketing submittals for a range of building types in its architecture practice. The role manages the pursuit process from premarketing through interview and selection, directing the development, organization, and production of marketing materials. The specialist works collaboratively with business developers, marketers, project teams, and leaders to create clear, tailored pursuit messaging and compelling proposals and interview materials for HDR’s Civic market sector. Civic projects include courthouses; municipal, state, and federal government buildings; cultural and community facilities; arts centers; libraries; and public works operations and maintenance facilities. The role requires managing multiple deadlines and teams, developing or laying out documents and presentations, and supporting knowledge management. It involves frequent coordination across offices and regions and may require travel and unscheduled overtime.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant industry experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign.
Demonstrated self-starter with a history of completing projects with limited oversight.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

At least 7 years of experience in the A/E/C industry.
Bachelor’s degree.
Design eye, including layout and graphic design, combined with the ability to manage complex and concurrent projects.
Experience with State and/or Federal SF-330 forms.
Initiative when taking on new pursuits and challenges.
Ability to work well with different personalities and professional styles and with all levels of staff.
Ability to travel and work unscheduled overtime, sometimes on tight deadlines.
Cover letter stating interest in the specific job position.

Responsibilities

Lead pursuits from initiation through qualifications, proposal, interview, and selection phases, including print and electronic submittals.
Manage large pursuit teams and high-pressure deadlines.
Understand the experience, knowledge, and project types required for the program.
Work directly with project managers and marketers or business developers, coordinating with subconsultants and subject matter experts.
Collaborate with internal writers, graphic designers, and other staff.
Evaluate technical and non-technical content and edit proposal sections.
Complete client forms, questionnaires, and qualifying statements.
Gather information about past project experience and develop personnel resumes.
Maintain accurate pursuit status reports in the CRM system.
Support the Civic market sector by developing compelling proposals and interview materials tailored to client priorities and sector business-development goals.