Marketing Assistant

dbHMS•Chicago, IL

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Do more than just build! At dbHMS, we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client’s vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters are united in their dedication to deliver high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide. Our Marketing Studio team, in our Chicago office, is seeking a Marketing Assistant . Under the supervision of the Senior Marketing Coordinator, this role supports proposal and qualification submissions by organizing information, writing and editing content, and maintaining marketing materials. In addition, the person in this role will provide critical support to other members of the marketing team. Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your skills along with offering a supportive office culture, diverse workforce, flexible work schedules, and regular social events. At dbHMS, you will find everything you need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. dbHMS is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing a safe, accessible workplace. Most duties will be performed in an office environment. dbHMS currently operates with both hybrid and remote-only work policies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and the work typically requires the use of hands to type and the ability to talk and hear. The typical week consists of five, eight-hour shifts. dbHMS offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 401(k) 401(k) matching Insurance - Health, Dental, Vision and Life Paid Time Off Professional Trade Organization Due Re-Imbursement Waiting period may apply. The successful candidate will have experience with the mechanics of securing work in the A/E industry (i.e. RFQ/RFP process), and be proficient in reading, writing, and editing written materials. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment. The candidate will be part of the Marketing Team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere and must have an organized working style. This position is expected to be comfortable representing the company to external clients as well as other industry professionals, which is paramount in building and maintaining industry relationships.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, History, Communications, or other related field.
Strong reading comprehension skills with the ability to interpret complex instructional documents.
1-3 years of experience in an AEC or other professional service firm.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong copywriting and editing skills.
Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft articulate text with a targeted purpose.
Thoughtful communicator and problem solver who is eager to observe, listen, learn, collaborate, and lead proposals for a variety of building projects.
Ability to manage assignments under deadline pressure and, when necessary to meet deadlines, be willing to work overtime.
Flexibility and creativity in responding to clients and potential clients.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly review RFPs, RFQs, and other client documents to understand and execute submission requirements.
Prepare, coordinate, and produce qualification packages and project proposals, which includes research, layout, editing, coordination among team members, and production of submissions.
Customize written and graphic components of qualification and proposal submissions based on win-strategy and client needs.
Upkeep firm collateral such as project profiles, resumes, project lists, and firm profiles.
Proofread and edit written information provided by team members for firm collateral.
Work collaboratively with the firm leadership and other members of our team to innovate the way in which the office pursues new projects.
Assist in creating presentation/lecture materials and competition pre-qualifications entries.
Maintain an organized database of all marketing resources.
Participate in creative projects with the marketing team.
Coordinate with managers to maintain marketing and business development materials including databases, schedules, client management documents, and other support materials.
Manage and update information in marketing databases.
Provide miscellaneous marketing administrative support within the Marketing team and the firm as whole.
Assist with other marketing pursuits, campaigns and awards as needs arise.