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Northwest Region Education and Science Director
Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Lead business development and strategic growth for education & science sector in Northwest region.
6d ago
$190,000 - $240,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Engineering
Construction services
Environmental services
Urban planning
Project Management
Design
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Asset Management
Coastal Engineering & Restoration
Commissioning & Operations
Economics & Finance
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Healthcare
Role
What you would be doing
business development
proposal writing
market analysis
project delivery
client relationships
talent recruitment
Participate/support reviews for GNG, fee strategies and alternative delivery projects.
Lead Business Development Strategy – in conjunction with local Education and Science Principals:
Lead the development of interview presentation strategies, messaging, and all team preparations for winning presentations and interviews.
Drive the development of business strategies for the market sector by defining key priorities and identifying target clients at both regional and local levels.
Maintains professional registration.
Represent and Advance the Firm - Increase awareness and understanding within the community of the firm’s practice on a local, regional, and national basis.
Define and implement sector business development priorities, focusing on research, market and competitor trend analysis, predictive analytics, and network building.
Manage Education and Science Sector Goals - Lead annual market sector planning by establishing annual fee goals, marketing budgets, and expected planning outcomes regionally and locally, in conjunction with local Education and Science Principals.
Lead and oversee the analysis of RFQs and RFP’s and the development of written proposal responses. Develop, craft and write proposals and oversee the preparation and timely completion of qualifications packages and proposals with all contributing parties both inside and outside the firm.
Assist and coach pursuit teams in developing effective client capture plans, pre-marketing strategies and relationship building with target clients. Assist, guide and coach pursuit teams in proposal and interview preparation, whenever appropriate.
When and where appropriate, provide insights and guidance to our teams on our work on projects.
Lead the ongoing evaluation and assessment of our practice at both the local office and regional levels to identify current and desired capabilities, including gap analysis of practice performance.
When and where appropriate, actively lead projects as Principal-in-Charge or in an appropriate capacity to advise client, and otherwise add value to our service, the project and the team.
Implement Education and Science Initiatives – in conjunction with other Sector Leaders:
Assist in identifying, evaluating and recruiting new talent for the sector, from either outside or within HDR.
Identify and develop strategic partnerships within or outside the industry to support and achieve our strategic business initiatives.
Assist with strategy for annual market sector communications planning, to elevate HDR’s brand and thought leadership throughout the education and science market.
Mentor, advise and nurture leaders, current and future, within each office in the Region and assist, where appropriate, with the development of each office team.
Assist and support the onboarding efforts for new staff.
Lead Premarketing and Pursuits Processes:
Assist with strategy and content for internal marketing communications, including annual meetings, regional BD calls/meetings and knowledge sharing.
Assist with strategy and content for external marketing communications, including special initiatives, special events, conference speaking abstracts, media relationships, social media, design awards and website.
Manage Successful Project Delivery
Nurture Client Relationships - Develop and nurture strong relationships with key clients which may include individual facilities, systems and institutions throughout their region and local offices.
What you bring
10 years
bachelor's
leed
a/e/c
leadership
business development
Ability to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
Knowledge and experience within the local and regional education and science market.
Bachelor's Degree in an architecture, engineering, planning or a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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