Sr. Marketing Specialist

Gilbane Building Company•San Jose, CA

2d•$88,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Marketing Specialist to join our West Division, based in either Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Jose or Phoenix. This high-impact role is ideal for a forward-thinking strategic, creative professional who thrives in a collaborative environment to translate business objectives into compelling deliverables for our clients. With significant autonomy, you will lead the development of client-focused proposals, qualifications, and presentations that reflect Gilbane’s brand and value proposition. As a key partner to business development, you’ll shape campaigns, elevate market visibility, and craft narratives that differentiate Gilbane in a competitive landscape. A consistent and visible presence in either office is essential to build strong team connections, deepen market understanding, and drive initiatives that support local growth and client engagement. This role will sit primarily in the office. As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions. Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
5-7 years relevant experience in the marketing and/or AEC industry
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced knowledge and skills in Adobe Creative Suite (primarily InDesign), Power Point, Unanet (or other CRM database), and Photography
Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
Advanced writing and critical thinking skills
Strong knowledge and skills in process management
Strong knowledge of Gilbane services and advanced knowledge of construction management and industry awareness as a whole

Responsibilities

Leads the development and production of client qualifications, proposals, and presentations with a focus on quality, creativity, and meeting client deadlines independently
Manages content development and pursuits process directly with the Business Development (BD) team
Crafts compelling story content about clients, projects, people, and Gilbane and incorporates these differentiators into deliverables that address the unique client needs
Ensures all external content and client deliverables align with Gilbane’s brand standards and messaging guidelines
Participates in presell meetings and strategic brainstorms
Leads the development and execution of marketing campaigns, branded content, awards and speaking submissions, and local event support to increase Gilbane’s market visibility
Leads the development of internal and external communications including newsletters, press releases, website content, social media posts, eblasts, and content for other digital channels
Oversees the organization and maintenance of digital assets, ensuring efficient categorization and searchability while providing guidance and support to entry-level team members
Leads data maintenance for assigned geography to ensure data integrity
Conducts research for the different market sectors to understand our clients including who they are, what’s top of mind and key trends; analyzes, interprets, and communicates research with BD partners and local leadership as needed
Leads close-out process of sales and marketing deliverables
Develops a strong knowledge of the AEC industry and Gilbane’s capabilities across each sector, locally and nationally
Builds and maintains a robust operational network to facilitate storytelling and identify value adds about our projects
Visits jobsites regularly to enhance operational partnerships, take photos, and interview project teams for future content opportunities; ensures content is organized and cataloged for future use
Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality external content and client deliverables, ensuring clear communication, mutual support, and a cohesive approach to problem-solving
Mentors, coaches, and trains less experienced team members
Leads multiple deliverables concurrently and has a strong ability to multi-task independently
Participates in professional or community organizations and begins to explore opportunities for committee or other leadership opportunities
Stays abreast of new marcom trends and tools
Supports a positive and inclusive work environment