Director of Marketing

Brinkmann Constructors • Chesterfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Marketing is a leadership role responsible for shaping, executing, and scaling a national marketing strategy for a growing, employee‑owned general contractor. This role oversees brand positioning, digital marketing, and communications across all regions and markets. This position serves as a key partner to executive leadership, operations, business development, talent acquisition, and other national departments. The Director of Marketing ensures the Brinkmann’s value proposition is clearly articulated, differentiated, and consistently represented to support both revenue growth and the long‑term success of our employee‑owned culture. At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings - we build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the construction industry. By joining our team, you can deliver outstanding results with an industry leader while building your career. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of and make a difference, one construction project at a time. Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive marketing experience, including senior leadership roles
• Must have strong communication skills, presentation ability, analytical skills, ability to solve complex challenges, organization skills, and ability to collaborate across departments, functions, and regions
• Proven experience in construction, engineering, or professional services; general contracting experience is a strong plus
• Demonstrated success supporting business development, pursuit strategies, and revenue growth at a regional or national level
• Experience with social media platforms, Adobe Creative Suite tools, Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting or marketing for employee‑owned (ESOP) organizations is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national marketing strategy aligned with corporate growth plans, market expansion, and revenue targets
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on market positioning, brand strategy, and pursuit planning
• Lead annual marketing planning, budgeting, and performance measurements across all regions
• Own and evolve the company’s brand identity, messaging, and voice at a national level
• Ensure consistent, high-quality branding across proposals, presentations, digital platforms, job sites, advertising, and communications
• Position the firm as a preferred general contractor known for quality, safety, collaboration, and employee ownership
• Lead digital strategy including website management and social media
• Oversee content creation including project case studies, thought leadership, client testimonials, and employee owner stories
• Analyze marketing data and KPIs to evaluate effectiveness, ROI, and opportunity areas
• Manage media relations, press releases, awards submissions, and industry recognition efforts
• Build relationships with national and regional construction associations, trade publications, and community partners
• Support employer branding initiatives that attract top talent and promote the employee-owned culture
• Collaborate with company leadership to define communication topics and strategy aligned with the company’s goals and objectives
• Generate creative and engaging themes in communication and develop compelling brand messaging
• Update internal communications, including company-wide communications, intranet, team presentations, and company meetings
• Collaborate with other departments on marketing and communication business needs both internally and externally
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing, geographically distributed marketing team
• Manage and coordinate external agencies, consultants, and vendors
• Establish scalable systems, processes, and tools to support continued national growth

Benefits

• 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
• annual bonus program
• company-contributed 401K
• competitive salary with annual merit increase
• continuing education reimbursement
• performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
• annual performance reviews
• dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
• paid parental leave
• work-life balance
• seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
• paid birthday off
• family-oriented work environment
• service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
• a positive and collaborative work environment
• healthy lifestyle rewards
• community involvement
• team building events
• local volunteer opportunities
• non-profit support and fundraising

What This Job Offers

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