Senior Marketing Manager

RK&K•Baltimore, MD

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and proactive Senior Marketing Manager to provide marketing leadership in its Baltimore and DC offices. The role is suited to an experienced A/E/C marketing professional who builds relationships, anticipates pursuit needs, and partners with technical leaders to shape strategies, proposals, presentations, and other efforts that strengthen RK&K’s market presence. The position works closely with Baltimore and DC directors, technical leaders, and marketing staff across a large, multidisciplinary office, helping teams stay organized and plan ahead in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Marketing Manager leads high-priority and “must-win” pursuits and presentations, guides strategy for other opportunities, and helps the Baltimore team identify needs early. The role also supports conference planning, social media, thought leadership, and other activities that showcase RK&K’s people and expertise. In partnership with the existing Baltimore and DC marketing team, the position strengthens pursuit planning and technical engagement while supporting a collaborative, well-coordinated team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field.
10+ years of experience leading proposal development, pursuit strategy, and marketing efforts within the A/E/C industry.
Proven success leading complex, high-visibility pursuits and presentations from early planning through final delivery.
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn trust and work effectively with technical professionals and firm leaders.
Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, interviewing, and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the judgment to balance multiple priorities, teams, and deadlines.
Sound knowledge of proposal compliance, content development, page layout, production, and interview preparation.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of experience.
Experience coordinating large, multidisciplinary pursuits and presentations across multiple offices.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint.
CPSM certification or another relevant marketing or business development certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of the A/E/C industry.

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with Baltimore and DC partners, directors, technical leaders, and marketing staff, serving as a trusted marketing resource.
Proactively manage the Baltimore and DC pursuit lists, monitor upcoming opportunities, and identify staffing, strategy, and resource needs early.
Lead high-priority and “must-win” pursuits and presentations.
Guide capture planning and strategy for other priority pursuits through research, positioning, message development, and coordination with technical teams.
Facilitate pursuit planning meetings, establish clear schedules and responsibilities, and help teams deliver compliant, compelling, high-quality work.
Support conference planning, social media, thought leadership, and other activities that showcase RK&K’s people and expertise.