Marketing Specialist (3-7 years)

Anchorage, AK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive or coordinate qualifications-based proposals for AEC projects while aligning marketing, PMs, and clients to win opportunities.

  • Own qualifications-based proposal planning and coordination with marketing leadership and project managers.
  • Must-have: 3–7 years of professional AEC marketing experience.
  • Standout: Ability to translate technically complex concepts for non-technical readers in diverse formats (RFPs/RFQs/SF330).

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support and lead qualifications-based proposal planning efforts, including pursuit strategy development, and coordination with marketing leadership and project managers.
  • Support the writing and production of qualifications-based proposals describing technically complex concepts in a way that non-technical readers can understand. Each proposal is custom written, working from various InDesign templates. The response could be a single page or 50 pages. It could be a response in SF330 format or an architect’s request for qualifications. Every situation is unique.
  • Develop proposal schedules and draft outlines; coordinate and prepare resumes, project descriptions, and experience write-ups in collaboration with project managers and technical staff.
  • Plan, schedule, and facilitate go/no-go discussions with others.
  • Review daily subscription services for notices of requests for proposals and qualifications; secure and review solicitation documents, determine internal distribution, and manage opportunity circulation.
  • Actively enter data into the CRM and company info database, maintaining data integrity and consistency.
  • Maintain relationships with marketing/BD counterparts within Coffman.
  • Contribute to training and mentoring engineering staff on marketing/proposal-related best practices as needed.
  • Manage coordination of client management and actively maintain client information.
  • Join and engage with appropriate AEC industry organizations, including Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS).

Requirements

  • 3 to 7 years of professional AEC marketing experience preferred (minimum of 3 years transferable experience).
  • Degree in related field preferred.
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat, working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Working knowledge of A/E/C industry terminology, procedures, and basic marketing principles, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs).
  • Ability to interpret scopes of work, project requirements, and evaluation criteria to support compliant, competitive proposal development.
  • Self-starter with the ability to see the big picture, take ownership of pursuits, follow through consistently, and contribute to firm-wide business development goals.
  • Strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and teaming partners.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and desktop publishing tools; experience with marketing databases, CRM systems, and proposal resource files preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating professionalism, accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment.

Preferred

  • Experience coordinating with external organizations like SMPS.

Benefits

  • Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and family-friendly policies.
  • The right to professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth is supported by Coffman Engineers.
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