Senior Marketing Manager

Sellen Construction•Seattle, WA

5d•$131,850 - $173,700•Onsite

About The Position

Sellen is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager to lead company-wide marketing and business development efforts, primarily pursuing new work through qualifications, proposals, design-build submittals, and client interviews. Working closely with the Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, this role drives complex pursuits from kickoff through delivery and helps shape Sellen's win strategy. The position calls for a confident, informed perspective, mentorship of marketing staff, and a commitment to improving the quality of the team's work. It may expand in leadership scope as the team grows. The Senior Marketing Manager leads pursuit planning and delivery, develops written and visual content, and supports interviews and presentations. The role also creates company and project storytelling across internal and external channels, coordinates with project teams and other departments, and manages communications for events and industry outreach. Jobsite support and occasional travel, primarily within Western Washington, are also required. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Sellen's South Lake Union office in Seattle. The position involves remaining stationary about half the time, regularly moving around the office and construction jobsites, and occasional travel for jobsite visits or training. The full pay range is $131,850 to $173,700; new hires typically start between $131,850 and $155,100, depending on experience and qualifications. The bonus target is 7.5% of annual base pay.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive marketing or communications experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry or a B2B professional services field.
Demonstrated experience leading complex pursuits and contributing to win strategy.
Working knowledge of the AEC market, client drivers, and competitive landscape.
Experience mentoring or leading other marketing professionals.
Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, journalism, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and driving multiple complex pursuits and resources to timely, high-quality delivery.
Advanced writing and technical editing skills, including translating highly technical information into clear, concise writing and producing well-organized multi-page documents.
Knowledge of graphic design and layout.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to take initiative, communicate proactively, and bring a clear, informed point of view to strategy discussions.
Ability to own assignments and the pursuit process from kickoff through delivery.
Creativity, resourcefulness, and ability to collaborate on project teams while coordinating deliverables and deadlines with clients and consultants.
Comfort and effectiveness communicating with new and diverse groups of people.
Ability to meet deadlines across multiple projects and produce high-quality work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work on site in the South Lake Union office and move around the office and construction jobsites; occasional travel is required.

Responsibilities

Lead and project-manage proposal and interview responses, including attending pre-bid, project walk-through, and kickoff meetings; scheduling key dates and team meetings; and leading strategy and messaging discussions.
Develop pursuit strategy and messaging based on client drivers, competitive positioning, and Sellen's strengths.
Shape written content that differentiates Sellen and advances pursuit strategy.
Lay out proposal content using templates and design standards, coordinate or produce graphics, and manage schedules, resources, and quality control for timely delivery.
Lead and support interview and presentation development, including strategy sessions, content and graphics, presenter coaching, preparation, and rehearsals.
Guide and mentor marketing staff, delegate responsibilities, share best practices, and build team capabilities.
Identify and implement improvements to pursuit processes, tools, and workflows.
Collaborate with technical and marketing staff to research, write, and develop accurate, compelling stories about Sellen, its people, and its projects in line with brand guidelines.
Create strategic content supporting Sellen's market positioning, vision, and brand across channels such as social media, the website and intranet, videos, email bulletins, newsletters, magazines, white papers, and reports.
Regularly contact project teams to learn about project challenges, best practices, and key dates, and identify marketing and public-relations opportunities.
Serve as the interdepartmental contact for assigned Sellen departments, respond to requests, and delegate tasks as needed.
Plan and manage communications for special events, industry outreach, and relationship-building activities, supporting the Vice President's industry positioning and relationship development.
Provide jobsite support as needed.
Travel primarily within Western Washington to attend jobsites or trainings as needed.