ABOUT HED:
We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.
Position Summary:
The Sector Pursuit Specialist leads the coordination and customization of proposals, presentations, and other pursuit materials for a specific sector. This role works closely with the Sector Marketing Manager, Sector Leaders, and Strategy & Development Leaders (SDLs) to deliver timely, brand-aligned, and high-impact materials that elevate HED’s positioning in competitive pursuits.
Essential Functions:
- Manage RFQ/RFP responses, coordinating content and schedules with sector leads
- Customize proposals and presentations to reflect sector strategy and client needs
- Maintain proposal templates and libraries with updated proof points
- Partner with hub teams to embed brand voice and visual consistency
- Support pitch preparation and interview coaching with pursuit teams.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
- Minimum of three years of experience as a marketing coordinator, marketing assistant, or related position in the AEC industry required
- Excellent organization, project management, and writing/editing skills
- Intermediate experience with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in person
- Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
Work Environment:
- We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture
- The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field
- At least three years of experience as a marketing coordinator, marketing assistant, or related role in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry
- Excellent organizational skills
- Project management skills
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Intermediate experience with Adobe InDesign
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite
What We Do
At HED, we believe great design is about more than aesthetics—it’s about solving complex challenges, enriching communities, and building a better future. As an integrated design firm, we combine architecture, engineering, consulting, and planning to deliver sustainable, impactful solutions. Guided by a shared purpose to create positive change, we foster collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning, where bold ideas and fresh perspectives drive innovation. With nine offices across the U.S., we pair national resources with localized expertise to serve diverse markets, including education (Higher Ed and Pre K-12), healthcare, mission critical, workplace, housing and mixed-use, science and advanced manufacturing, community, and federal and transportation. Discover how HED advances your world at www.hed.design.
