Senior Marketing Specialist

life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), employee discount United States, North Carolina, Charlotte Jul 12, 2026 GARNEY CONSTRUCTION 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. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING 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. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 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 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 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 LET’S TALK THE PERKS! 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 Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr