Marketing/Proposal Manager

Clark Construction Group•McLean, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clark is looking for an experienced marketing professional to become part of our creative, collaborative, high-energy team. As an integral part of this team, you will lead teams in creating innovative proposals, presentations, and other materials that help Clark win projects. This is an onsite position that can be based in either our McLean, VA or Chicago, IL office. Some travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Communications, English, Business, Marketing, or other relevant focus of study in writing, communication, and critical analysis.
7+ years of relevant and successful marketing and proposal management experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and/or construction (AEC) industry.
Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite (primarily InDesign and Illustrator) for professional document design, layout, and production.
Proven experience coordinating and managing large-scale and complicated proposal efforts.
Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills and the ability to coordinate the activities of various team members when faced with multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to write and communicate in a clear and compelling manner, with a strong command of English grammar and editing, as well as attention to detail.
A good eye for visualization, layout, and/or graphic design skills to facilitate appealing and effective communication, with experience using Adobe Creative Suite required.
Creativity and resourcefulness, with the ability to execute ideas effectively.
Confident personality with the ability to think strategically and help teams develop sound marketing, pursuit, and proposal strategies.
Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills with a “hands-on” and team-oriented attitude.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Technical or professional writing background.
Experience managing direct reports.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute winning RFQ and RFP responses, actively leading and delivering at all stages of proposal development, including writing, editing, and visual communication.
Organize and lead proposal teams in coordination with our operational leaders and the company’s national marketing team.
Build collaborative relationships with project staff to facilitate team synergy, creativity, and effectiveness.
Write and/or edit compelling proposal content that directly responds to questions in the RFQ or RFP.
Participate actively in developing RFQ or RFP responses, including writing, editing, visual communication, graphics, and interactive media.
Develop and edit presentation material for interviews.
Initiate presentation preparation and critique public speaking skills.
Maintain company information, materials, and associated marketing databases.