AEC Marketing Coordinator - Proposals & Content

KPFF Consulting Engineers • Portland, OR

43d • $38 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

KPFF is seeking a Marketing Coordinator with AEC industry experience to support proposal development, marketing communications, and content management. This role works closely with marketing and technical teams to develop clear, compelling, client-focused pursuit materials that reflect KPFF’s brand, culture, and technical expertise. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and organized marketer who thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys both storytelling and visual communication, can balance multiple pursuits at once, and takes pride in producing polished, high-quality work. This position is based in our Portland office with a hybrid schedule of three days in-office and two days remote. KPFF values collaboration, mentorship, and professional development, and this role offers meaningful opportunities for growth in responsibilities and career development over time.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in AEC marketing, proposal coordination, or professional services marketing.
• Experience managing RFQ/RFP responses and understanding the full proposal lifecycle from kickoff through delivery.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and visual communication skills with the ability to develop clear, compelling messaging from technical content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience maintaining marketing databases, content libraries, or CRM systems; Deltek Vantagepoint experience is a plus.
• Understanding of how AI tools can support efficiency while recognizing their limitations and risks in professional communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Deltek Vantagepoint experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, write, edit, and format RFQ/RFP responses, qualifications packages, presentations, and interview materials for prime and subconsultant pursuits.
• Support or co-lead the full proposal process from kickoff through final delivery, including schedules, assignments, compliance review, and production.
• Collaborate with technical staff, project managers, and marketing team members to develop pursuit strategies, key messaging, and client-focused narratives.
• Translate technical information into clear, persuasive content that communicates project understanding, team strengths, and design outcomes.
• Develop and maintain proposal content including resumes, project descriptions, graphics, charts, and boilerplate materials.
• Review materials for consistency, accuracy, grammar, formatting, and alignment with brand standards.
• Monitor procurement sites and support opportunity tracking and pursuit research.
• Assist with interview preparation, pursuit debriefs, and continuous improvement of proposal processes and materials.
• Support internal marketing and communications efforts including presentations, graphics, employee engagement materials, and promotional content.
• Help maintain and organize marketing assets, templates, photography, resumes, project data, and content libraries.
• Assist with updates to the company website, intranet, CRM database, and social media platforms.
• Support ongoing improvements to marketing systems, workflows, and content management practices.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
• Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• KPFF Paid Family Leave
• Amazon Pharmacy with MedsYourWay
• Behavioral Health Options – Employee Assistance Plan
• Pregnancy Program
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays)
• Paid time off (vacation, sickness, jury duty)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level