Marketing Specialist

Seattle, WA (On-site)

$28/hr – $45/hrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end pursuit proposals and client-focused content by coordinating cross-functional teams and translating complex technical offerings into clear, compelling value for energy and technical services engagements.

  • Lead proposal development and RFQ/RFP management.
  • Collaborate with technical and sales teams to communicate McKinstry's brand and services.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Marketing Specialist role partners closely with our Energy & Technical Services teams. Energy & Technical Services help clients solve some of their most complex facility and infrastructure challenges. From energy performance contracting and decarbonization planning to facility condition assessments, commissioning, renewable energy, building optimization, and capital planning, we develop integrated solutions that deliver measurable results.
  • You’ll play a key role in developing client-focused proposals and coordinating pursuit efforts that help win new business. Working alongside technical and sales teams, you'll help translate complex technical offerings into clear, compelling client value.
  • Additional responsibilities include:
  • Managing the RFQ/RFP proposal process by establishing priorities, coordinating assignments, facilitating meetings, and managing deadlines.
  • Reading and analyzing client RFQ/RFPs and editing proposal content for readability, consistency, clarity, and compliance with requirements.
  • Performing all aspects of proposal production, including messaging, graphic layout, and final submission.
  • Researching, writing, and developing narratives, project descriptions, resumes, and other proposal materials.
  • Developing and updating sales collateral, presentations, qualifications packages, and other marketing materials to support business development efforts.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project records, resumes, and marketing content within established systems and libraries to support future pursuits and sales activities.
  • Collaborating with technical and sales teams and subject matter experts to develop compelling, client-focused content that effectively communicates McKinstry's brand, message, and service offerings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • 3+ years’ experience in marketing with engineering & design or construction (AEC) industry preferred.
  • Proficient with Adobe InDesign and Acrobat preferred.
  • Proficient with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint preferred.
  • Cosential and/or Salesforce experience preferred.
  • Strong project management abilities and organizational skills required.
  • Strong client management abilities required.
  • Must be deadline-driven.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Claude, to support marketing workflows and improve efficiency is considered a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximum.
  • Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Transgender inclusive benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • “Building Good” paid community service time
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McKinstry

We're a national construction and energy services company dedicated to innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment. Through 65 years of collaborative partnerships and an outcomes-driven focus, we're removing barriers in the way of achieving decarbonization. Constantly innovating, we work to engineer and design buildings and buildings systems that do not harm the environment.We're building the future, and we’d love to have you join us.

Founded in 1960
Seattle, Washington, USA
2.2K employees (59 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$28/hr – $45/hr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($76K) is 8% above the median base salary for Marketing Specialist roles in the United States ($70K).

Marketing Specialist median pay in the United States

$70K/yr

Most pay falls between $60K and $79K. Based on 758 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Median Tenure
3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
$755K
Grant, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2022
    Grant • $755K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
40.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.4%
Direct
56.2%
Referral
5.1%
Social
5.9%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.2K
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Marketing Specialist

McKinstry · Seattle, WA · On-site