Best Practices, Business Development, Business Solutions, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Conference Management, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Quality, Diversity, Establish Priorities, Financial Management, Industry Standards, Industry/Trade Analysis, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Market Share, Marketing, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Project Tracking, Proposal Development, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Reporting Dashboards, Sales Closing Skills, Standards Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Thought Leadership, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Senior Marketing Coordinator
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? Transportation: 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.
In the role of Senior Marketing Coordinator, we'll count on you to:
- Pursuit Leadership
- Administer implementation of the go/no-go decision process in accordance with HDR's Matrix of Authority
- Lead complex pursuits—guiding capture strategy, messaging, proposal development, and interview preparation
- Lead pursuit teams to deliver compelling, client-focused materials that position HDR competitively and reflect our brand, technical excellence, and differentiators
- Oversee quality and consistency of proposal and marketing materials, make sure materials align with corporate standards and strategic objectives
- Close out proposal and presentation materials upon submittal to maintain accurate data in our business development systems
- Client Development
- Lead Client Development Teams, coordinating strategies, consistent engagement, and effective reporting
- Oversee financial and business development systems to inform reporting metrics and dashboards
- Monitor industry trends, client websites, procurement schedules, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic positioning
- Guide solicitation and application of formal client feedback to strengthen client service and capture success.
- Strategize and support creation of marketing collateral to support business development and recruitment efforts
- Collaborate in the development of annual and long-term strategic plans within established company direction and goals, including creating growth initiatives and prioritizing strategic investments
- Support implementation of key growth initiatives and investments as defined in annual and long-term strategic plans
- Support implementation of client plans, including long-term strategies to capture market share, as assigned
- Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices
- Brand, Content, and Thought Leadership
- Support the development and publication of engaging digital content that reflects HDR's brand and elevates our thought leadership
- Lead strategies that elevate HDR's brand and technical talent with industry associations
- Plan and fulfill conference sponsorship benefits, as needed
- Lead development of engaging internal communications, including presentations, announcements, videos, and leadership messaging
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
- Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience
- 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 "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
What We Believe
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 Commitment
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.
Primary Location: United States-Oregon-Portland
Other Locations: United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Oregon-Bend
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Marketing and Admin
Job Posting: Feb 10, 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.