Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Team Leadership, Pursuit Management, Operational Excellence, A/E/C Industry Knowledge, Win Strategies
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Structural Engineering, Bridge Design, Structural Load Calculations, Geometric Layout, Quantity Development
Bellevue, Washington, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Structural BIM Design, Revit, Civil 3D, 3D Coordination, Digital Delivery Planning
Mobile, Alabama, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Project Management, Client Relations, Budget Tracking, QA/QC Procedures, Staff Supervision
Missoula, Montana, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Structural Engineering, Bridge Design, Structural Load Calculations, Geometric Layout, Quantity Development
Missoula, Montana, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Structural Engineering, Bridge Design, Structural Load Calculations, Geometric Layout, Quantity Development
Bellevue, Washington, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Stormwater Engineering, Project Management, Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis, Drainage Design, Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Bellevue, Washington, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Project Management, Business Development, Staff Mentoring, Stormwater Management, Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Structural Engineering, Team Leadership, Project Management, Staff Development, Recruiting
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Client Management, Business Development, Project Management, Strategic Consulting, Energy Portfolio Optimization
Irvine, California, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Geotechnical Calculations, Site Assessments, Geotechnical Drilling, Boring Logs, Microsoft Word
Austin, Texas, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Automation Tools, AI Implementation, Software Testing, Autodesk Revit, Power BI
Pennington, New Jersey, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite
Folsom, California, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Financial Planning, Grant Writing, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Research
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation, Specifications Preparation, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Structural Design, Structural Calculations, Code Compliance, Project Coordination, AutoCAD
Folsom, California, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Structural Design, Engineering Calculations, AutoCAD, Revit, Finite Element Analysis
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Project Management, Technical Design, Client Relations, QA/QC Procedures, Staffing Coordination
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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 ever…
Skills: Client Invoicing, Collections Management, Project Budgeting, Contract Administration, Earned Value Management
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
About Us 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 sma…
Skills: Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Grasshopper
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Lead the execution engine of AMS by managing a multidisciplinary team of pursuit specialists and designers to ensure high-quality delivery. Establish and optimize pursuit processes, tools, and standards while overseeing resourcing and capacity planning across all sectors.
Requires a minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience with deep knowledge of A/E/C procurement and a proven track record in winning high-value contracts. Candidates must possess strong leadership abilities, financial acumen, and the ability to travel up to 20%.
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?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
The Principal, Pursuit Operations leads the execution engine of AMS, driving consistent, high-quality pursuit delivery through strong team leadership, standardized processes, and operational rigor. This role is accountable for building and developing a high-performing team, optimizing workflows, and delivering pursuit excellence across all sectors. Success in this role requires a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, executing complex pursuits as a pursuit specialist, contributing to broader team success, and advancing efficiency in pursuit execution and workload management.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
•Lead, manage, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of pursuit managers, specialists, and designers across sectors.
•Supervise direct reports and oversee broader team performance, workload balancing, and professional development.
•Recruit, hire, onboard, and train new team members to strengthen capacity and capability.
•Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that supports innovation, engagement, and growth.
Operational Excellence
•Establish, manage, and continuously improve pursuit processes, tools, and standards to ensure consistency and efficiency.
•Maintain and evolve the AMS Pursuit Manual, templates, and portal resources.
•Oversee pursuit resourcing, workload management, and capacity planning across all sectors.
•Support go/no-go (GNG) processes and approvals, ensuring timely and consistent execution.
•Monitor and manage pursuit budgets and level of effort.
•Facilitate debriefs to identify improvement opportunities and to measure overall competitiveness
Pursuit Delivery
•Lead or support pursuit execution, ensuring excellence in messaging, content, and graphic presentation.
•Enforce brand standards and quality expectations across all deliverables.
•Guide teams on best practices, production workflows, and submission readiness.
•Ensure proper utilization of marketing content, tools, and communications resources.
Training & Enablement
•Develop and deliver training programs (e.g., webinars, onboarding, “Basics”) to strengthen team capabilities.
•Provide timely feedback to staff and partners.
•Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across AMS.
•Serve as a resource for marketing and pursuit-related inquiries firmwide.
Operational Leadership & Collaboration
•Partner with leadership on department reporting, budgeting, staffing strategies, and operational initiatives.
•Support cross-functional collaboration with communications, graphic designers, and sector teams.
•Represent AMS in internal initiatives, technology adoption, and operational improvements.
Preferred Qualifications
•Demonstrated experience in winning high-value contracts in the A/E/C industry
•Ability to travel up to 20%25
•Work on pursuit deadlines for any sector up to 15%25
•Cover letter and focused resume to job description
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.
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. 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. So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.
Offices: 1917 S 67th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106, US · 1800 American Blvd, Suite 100, Pennington, New Jersey 08534, US · Arenco Office Building 3, Suite 305, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, UAE, AE · Level 23, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, AU · 1670 Broadway, Suite 3400, Denver, Colorado 80202, US
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. 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. So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.
Offices: 1917 S 67th St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106, US · 1800 American Blvd, Suite 100, Pennington, New Jersey 08534, US · Arenco Office Building 3, Suite 305, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, UAE, AE · Level 23, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, AU · 1670 Broadway, Suite 3400, Denver, Colorado 80202, US
