Chief Marketing Officer

Colliers Engineering & Design•Seattle, WA

About The Position

At Colliers Engineering & Design (CED), the Chief Marketing Officer is a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for advancing a strategic, insight-driven, client-focused marketing function that connects business goals, brand strategy, and client engagement across markets and disciplines. The CMO ensures marketing supports growth, innovation, and alignment across the enterprise. Partnering closely with the CEO and executive leadership, the CMO aligns marketing strategy with firmwide objectives and market intelligence, and builds the structure, systems, and talent to support CED’s continued expansion. The role leads a multidisciplinary organization spanning Public Relations, Communications, Brand and Design, Digital Strategy, Marketing Technology, Market Strategists, and regional marketing teams, integrating marketing and business development to elevate visibility, engagement, and growth across divisions. Candidates not based at the Holmdel, New Jersey headquarters will be required to travel to the office as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business.
At least 15 years of senior marketing leadership experience in complex, multi-division organizations.
Proven success developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that drive measurable business growth.
Deep understanding of brand strategy, client engagement, and data-driven marketing, ideally in professional services or related industries.
Strong business acumen, including financial management, performance metrics, and ROI analysis.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to inspire and align diverse teams.
Ability to balance strategic vision with disciplined execution across functions and markets.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for comprehending job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

MBA or an advanced degree.
Experience in growth or transformation environments.
AEC industry experience, preferably with engineering and/or architecture organizations.
Experience in a large, complex firm with 1,000 or more employees, a multi-office national footprint, and multiple service lines, divisions, or market sectors.
Experience supporting or working in a high-growth organization, including mergers and acquisitions, integration efforts, or rapid scaling initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a firmwide marketing strategy aligned with CED’s mission and vision.
Advise and partner with the CEO and executive team, ensuring marketing informs business planning, growth, and integration.
Design and implement scalable systems, processes, and playbooks to drive consistency and efficiency across divisions.
Align marketing priorities and investments with high-value opportunities and measurable return on investment.
Embed CED’s purpose and values in marketing activities to reinforce a unified brand.
Build and sustain a high-performing marketing organization with clear roles, accountability, and capabilities.
Develop leadership depth and succession pipelines through mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
Foster curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the marketing organization.
Lead the evolution of the CED brand to ensure consistency, relevance, and differentiation across markets.
Champion a brand narrative that highlights CED’s technical excellence, innovative spirit, and community impact.
Ensure the quality and consistency of brand assets, messaging, and storytelling across channels.
Connect CED’s work to its broader purpose through storytelling, thought leadership, and client engagement.
Encourage new ideas, tools, and approaches that improve marketing performance.
Monitor marketing, communications, and client engagement trends to maintain CED’s competitive edge.
Champion marketing technologies, automation, and analytics to support scalability and data-driven decisions.
Use research, benchmarking, and client insights to anticipate opportunities and inform strategy.
Define and track KPIs to measure marketing effectiveness and impact.
Use analytics and insights to optimize strategies, resources, and client engagement outcomes.
Drive budget discipline and ROI accountability and promote transparency and continuous improvement.
Connect marketing with enterprise strategy and growth, partnering with executive, divisional, and functional leaders.
Strengthen collaboration among marketing, business development, and operations to improve client experience and market reach.
Support integration, change, and growth initiatives with clear communication and strategic alignment.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid pregnancy disability leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours in a work week.
Education reimbursement.
Access to hundreds of in-house educational and self-enrichment courses.
Mentorship program.
Wellness program.
Women’s Organization.
Philanthropic opportunities.