Marketing Systems & CRM Operations Manager

AKS Engineering & Forestry • Tualatin, OR

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About The Position

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.

We’re looking for a Marketing Systems & CRM Operations Manager who brings strategic thinking, creativity, and precision to a high-impact role within our marketing and business development team. This position plays a critical role in driving growth across multiple AKS offices by leading competitive pursuits, strengthening positioning strategies, and delivering compelling, compliant proposals in the energy and infrastructure space. If you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and enjoy transforming technical expertise into clear, persuasive messaging, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Requirements

• You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
• You bring 5+ years of proposal or marketing experience in the A/E/C industry, with a strong understanding of Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS).
• You are comfortable working in CRM systems and using data to inform decisions and improve processes.
• You are an exceptional writer and editor who can turn complex technical information into persuasive, client-ready messaging.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple pursuits and deadlines at once.
• You enjoy collaborating with technical professionals, business development leaders, and marketing teammates.
• You are curious, adaptable, and interested in leveraging new tools— including AI—to continuously improve how work gets done.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Experience with Unanet-Cosential or similar CRM platforms.
• Experience supporting interview strategy and preparation.
• Familiarity with Power BI, data visualization, or proposal performance metrics.
• Experience supporting energy, infrastructure, or technical consulting pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CRM and pipeline management within Unanet, ensuring accurate opportunity tracking, data integrity, and alignment with regional and sector leaders to support pursuit prioritization and pipeline health.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting to track capture rates, hit rates, and overall proposal performance, turning data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Drive AI integration and process innovation by implementing AI-assisted workflows for proposal development, research, competitive analysis, and content creation, while supporting responsible adoption through training and best practices.
• Conduct market and competitive research to support strategic pursuits, including monitoring procurement portals, funding sources, industry trends, and client intelligence relevant to Energy and Infrastructure sectors.
• Lead end-to-end proposal development for SOQs, RFQs, and RFPs across Energy and Infrastructure markets, partnering with technical and business development teams to translate complex expertise into compelling, client-focused narratives that align with win strategies.
• Manage pursuit strategy and execution, including schedules, compliance, quality control, submission logistics, interview preparation, and post-submission debriefs to strengthen competitive positioning and improve capture rates.

Benefits

• Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates. We believe food brings people together.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces in the Pacific Northwest year after year, for good reason.

What This Job Offers

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