Marketing Specialist

Portland, OR (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate the end-to-end pursuit process, turning complex RFx and proposals into clear, compliant client-ready materials while aligning cross-functional messaging and visuals across marketing and operations.

  • Own pursuit strategy and executive-ready materials for complex proposals across design, content, and branding.
  • Collaborate with operations, preconstruction, and leadership to craft messaging, visuals, and compliance that differentiate in competitive bids.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and production of proposals, qualifications packages (SOQs), RFQs, RFPs, interview presentations, and other pursuit-related materials.
  • Coordinate proposal schedules, deadlines, assignments, and deliverables across internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Facilitate kickoff meetings and manage proposal workflows from pursuit strategy through final submission.
  • Collaborate with operations, preconstruction, executive leadership, and business development teams to develop compelling pursuit strategies and messaging.
  • Review solicitation requirements to ensure proposal compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
  • Write, edit, proofread, and format technical and marketing content for clarity, consistency, and professionalism.
  • Maintain and organize proposal libraries, project profiles, resumes, boilerplate content, and marketing collateral.
  • Support interview preparation, presentation development, and pursuit debrief processes.
  • Develop polished client-facing materials using Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong emphasis on InDesign.
  • Design visually engaging proposal layouts, presentations, infographics, project sheets, and marketing materials.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of marketing or proposal coordination experience, preferably within the construction, architecture, engineering, or professional services industry.
  • Strong proposal writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign; experience with Bridge, Lightroom, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premier Pro preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior leadership teams.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • Familiarity with CRM, DAM, social media, and marketing platforms is preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid employee coverage for robust medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off: generous paid sick, vacation, personal, and holiday days off
  • Professional Development: annual allowance for continued education and training
  • Additional Perks: Benefit from various additional perks, such as company vehicles for certain roles, travel allowances, and flexible working hours to help balance life and work commitments.
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Colas Construction, Inc.

At Colas Construction (COLAS), we are raising the standard for quality construction with a focus on sustainability, equity, and access to opportunity—we build to inspire community. We prioritize people over profits and take pride in being a leader in commercial real estate and construction.Our story began in 1997 in Portland, Oregon, a city we proudly call home. Today, our work extends throughout the Portland Metro and SW Washington, building community through projects that make a lasting impact.Founded by Hermann Colas, Jr., a scholar, U.S. Veteran, and proud Haitian American, COLAS remains true to its values: we build with excellence, integrity, and purpose, dedicating resources to lift others as we climb.COLAS is honored to be recognized as the #1 Most Admired Company in Commercial Real Estate & Development (2024) and to have been named among Oregon’s Most Admired Companies each consecutive year since 2018 by the Portland Business Journal. We are also proud that our Centennial Place Apartments project was named Top Project of the Year (2024) by DJC Oregon. As the only construction firm to earn both the Outstanding Rose Award and the Grand Rose Award by AGC Oregon for safety in construction (2020 and 2021), COLAS is proud to be nationally known for safety, sustainability, and excellence, reflecting our unwavering commitment to our mission: to build legacies and strengthen communities.At COLAS, we’re Building Tomorrow, Today!

Founded in 1997
Portland, Oregon, USA
76 employees (2 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (3% of company)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28%
Direct
47.9%
Referral
5.7%
Social
16.9%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~77

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Marketing Specialist

Colas Construction, Inc. · Portland, OR · On-site