Responsibilities

• Proposals & Pursuits (60%)
• - Serve as project manager for the coordination, writing, editing, and production of Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), proposals, and interview presentations for public-agency and private-client pursuits.
• - Support go/no-go decision-making, capture planning, and win-strategy development alongside principals and project managers.
• - Assist with interview prep and rehearsal, helping technical staff (estimators, schedulers, project controls leads) present clearly and confidently.
• - Develop and maintain sector-focused boilerplate (aviation, transit, healthcare, municipal, education) as master content for proposals.
• - Coordinate and tailor content from teaming partners, subconsultants, and staff across our Walnut Creek, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Chicago offices.
• Messaging, Brand & Business Development (25%)
• - Translate LSA's technical expertise (cost estimating, GMP analysis, schedule risk, benchmarking) into clear, compelling marketing language for non-technical audiences.
• - Help maintain and elevate LSA's brand — including our 65+ year legacy with the Leland Saylor Cost Index — across the website, collateral, and pursuit materials.
• - Support thought leadership: case studies, project profiles, award submissions, and content for LinkedIn and the firm website.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Architecture, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of marketing/proposal experience in the A/E/C or construction industry preferred (we're open to strong candidates with less experience and real hunger to learn the industry).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; InDesign or Adobe Creative Suite strongly preferred.
• Understanding of public-agency procurement (RFP/RFQ processes) is a big plus, but not required — we'll train the right person.
• Sharp writer and editor who can turn technical, numbers-heavy content (cost estimates, schedules, benchmarking data) into a clear, persuasive story.
• A true self-starter — comfortable setting your own priorities and running point on Bay Area marketing with a remote manager, not someone who needs daily direction.
• Strong project management instincts — comfortable juggling multiple pursuit deadlines at once without dropping quality.
• A collaborative, curious mindset — this role works shoulder-to-shoulder with cost estimators and project controls staff, not in a marketing silo.

Preferred

• CPSM certification (or interest in pursuing it) a plus — we'll support you in getting it.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO + paid holidays
• Hybrid work schedule — flexibility to manage your own days
• Professional development support (CPSM, conferences, industry associations)
• Direct mentorship from firm principals — not a large-firm marketing department where you're one of dozens
• A real seat at the table: your ideas and initiative directly shape how a 60+ person firm shows up to clients