About this role
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?
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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.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
HDR is looking for a Business Development Strategist to join our Building Engineering Services team. The ideal candidate will have a background in a variety of areas, including marketing, client engagement, proposal development, and development of marketing strategies. The selected candidate will support a variety of projects including supporting work for data centers, aerospace clients, commercial real estate and finance clients. Business development support activities will include coordinating outreach and assisting with follow-up activities. This support will also include participating in internal meetings and attending industry events as appropriate.
- Experience in leading meetings and ability to represent HDR in a professional manner. Client interaction is an integral part of the position.
- Expected to lead proposal generation efforts with assistance from subject matter experts and our business development leads.
- Enjoy strategy, planning and organization of existing and new client development efforts and engagement opportunities.
- Coordination with multiple internal teams is required on each opportunity.
- Expected to be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and be interested in working on a variety of pursuits.
Expected to be familiar with proposal development and development of marketing materials and lead team members in creating preliminary documentation with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience establishing branding
- Active member in SMPS and other relevant organizations
- Local candidates are preferred
- 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
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.
Other facts
About HDR
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.
What you'll do
- The Business Development Strategist will support various projects, including those for data centers and commercial real estate, by coordinating outreach and assisting with proposal generation. The role involves client interaction and collaboration with internal teams to develop marketing strategies and materials.
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