Marketing Specialist III

What We're Looking For

Embark on a meaningful career journey with HNTB, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that shape communities and leave a lasting impact. With over a century of experience, we have been at the forefront of delivering solutions for some of the largest and most intricate infrastructure projects nationwide. Now, with our historic growth, there has never been a more thrilling time to become a part of our team of dedicated employee-owners.

We are actively seeking a dynamic, collaborative and success-oriented Marketing Specialist III to join our Mid-Atlantic Marketing Team. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering pursuit teams spanning Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, the Carolinas and Washington, DC, guiding them through the entire lifecycle of pursuit development for our division's growth clients. This opportunity entails developing customized templates and engaging layouts for complex proposals, ensuring brand consistency and alignment with client requirements. Additionally, you will coordinate and produce high-quality marketing collateral, including brochures, flyers, presentations, and multimedia assets, that effectively convey technical and strategic messages. You will also manage the planning and execution of visual communication projects, lead the team’s branded design strategy, and maintain consistency across all materials. In this role, you will provide guidance and mentorship to junior marketing team members, supporting their growth and development.

Are you creative, strategic, and organized? Do you have a passion for conveying complex technical concepts and strategic messages through compelling design and layout? You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and bring a strong balance of leadership and teamwork. With a knack for translating client requirements into impactful marketing materials, your contributions will help shape our organization’s growth and client relationships. Be a part of our exciting journey—we look forward to welcoming you aboard.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinates, writes and leads qualification packages, proposals and leave behind material for pursuits. Collaborates with technical staff and writes/reviews/edits content for clarity, compliance and key messages. 
• Works with pursuit teams to develop pursuit strategies, including providing research and industry business intelligence.
• Organizes and may lead or support technical staff in the presentation phase of the pursuit, including coaching.  
• Organizes and facilitates pursuit strategy meetings.
• Supports client service teams by preparing materials for internal and external meetings, as well as participating in client service team meetings.
• May coordinate division public relations (PR) activities, including creating press releases and announcements, writing articles for division newsletter, and coordinating project awards and other special PR-related projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business or related degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or
• In lieu of degree 8 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign), SharePoint, and CRM/database software for efficient proposal production, design, and client relationship management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with Pursuit Champions, Project Managers, and Office Sales Managers to develop strategies and key messages for pursuits.
• Ability to use research and data analysis to understand client needs and craft actionable solutions and winning strategies.
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities, translating complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and client-focused language while ensuring document quality control and grammatical accuracy. Capable of providing constructive feedback and edits to junior team members.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all produced materials and adherence to compliance with RFP requirements and internal standards.
• Familiarity with sophisticated sales practices and tools to manage proposal compliance and resolve document-related issues efficiently.
• Demonstrated creativity in developing engaging marketing and proposal materials, with a strong sense of visual storytelling that enhances client engagement.
• Ability to lead meetings, facilitate discussions, and guide teams through the pursuit process to ensure alignment on strategic messaging and key themes.
• Receptive to feedback and able to adapt to evolving client needs, project parameters, and team critiques with flexibility.

What We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or related field, plus 6-8 years of relevant experience in the A/E industry, or 10+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with brand management principles and the ability to uphold brand standards across all client-facing materials.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams on complex, multi-phase pursuits, particularly within the A/E/C industry, to maintain a strategic approach throughout the proposal process.

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Charlotte, NC, Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania)

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