Senior Marketing Specialist

Garney Construction • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

A Senior Marketing Specialist position is available at Garney. This full-time, salaried position offers competitive benefits and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We’re seeking a motivated professional to join our growing Marketing Team and lead high-impact strategic pursuits. The role focuses on leading development of proposals, statements of qualifications (SOQs), interview materials, and other client-facing deliverables, while collaborating with leadership and technical teams to create compelling, client-focused marketing content that supports pursuits and strengthens our brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field – Required
• 5–10 years of marketing experience within the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (A/E/C) industry – Required
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic proposals and pursuit efforts in the engineering or construction industry – Required
• Exceptional communication skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ambitious, creative, and a team player
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Active listener with a strong work ethic
• Meet deadlines and have an acute attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing end-to-end pursuit processes, including capture planning, proposal development, and interview coordination – Preferred
• Experience with municipal or infrastructure pursuits, such as water and wastewater projects – Preferred
• Experience with collaborative delivery methods, including CMAR, Design-Build, or Progressive Design-Build – Preferred
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior marketing staff – Preferred
• Experience with CRM or asset management software, such as Unanet CRM (Cosential) or digital asset management platforms – Preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of pursuit strategy and execution for proposals, SOQs, and interview deliverables.
• Manage proposal schedules, writing, editing, and production to ensure compliance with client requirements and company standards.
• Facilitate pursuit kickoff meetings, content development, review cycles, and final submission preparation.
• Support capture planning and strategic pursuit planning activities to strengthen positioning for project opportunities.
• Develop and coordinate project interview presentations and materials.
• Promote the company’s brand and capabilities through consistent messaging across marketing deliverables and materials.
• Create tailored project descriptions and staff resumes for use in pursuit materials.
• Mentor Marketing Coordinators and Specialists by providing guidance, feedback, and best practices for proposal development and marketing workflows.
• Collaborate with leadership, technical staff, and business development teams to align marketing efforts with company goals.

Benefits

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting on your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees