Senior Marketing Specialist

Terracon

. Support identification and completion of prequalification forms .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $76,450 - $97,460 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal development, marketing collateral creation, and client relationship management, with a strong focus on writing, editing, and strategic communication. Proficient in utilizing tools like Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality materials.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proposal DevelopmentMarketing Collateral CreationClient Relationship ManagementWriting And Proofreading SkillsAdobe Creative Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentMarketing Collateral CreationWriting SkillsProofreading SkillsData EntryLead Generation MonitoringBusiness Intelligence ReportingSocial Media Content DevelopmentEvent CoordinationSF 330 Form Preparation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoringCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAdobe Creative SuiteCRM SystemsSocial Media PlatformsVisual Asset Library Management

Industry Keywords

MarketingCommunicationsEngineeringArchitectureConstructionProposal RequestsSOQsGo/No-Go ProcessTrade ShowsConferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support identification and completion of prequalification forms
Research project opportunities
Create statements of qualifications, proposals, and interview presentations
Guide, strategize, organize, write, and produce submittals
Develop and maintain a library of proposal resources, including resumes, project descriptions, visuals, and boilerplate narrative
Create local and regional marketing collateral
Develop and post supporting social media content
Coordinate and plan trade shows, conferences, and other events
Support CRM system data entry
Establish relationships and provide an excellent client experience for clients and regional office teams
Schedule and conduct proposal kick-off meetings
Research, gather, edit, verify, and format proposal materials, including SF 330 forms
Ensure proposals and marketing materials meet requirements and are accurate, timely, and well-written
Monitor lead generation services and media sources for pursuit information
Generate business intelligence reports
Partner with client development professionals and pursuit teams on strategy and capture plans
Lead editing and customization of marketing collateral
Lead regular marketing meetings and support client development plans
Develop written content for print, digital, and social media
Capture photography and manage a visual asset library
Share best practices and support load leveling with Central Operating Group and Corporate Marketing teams
Maintain quality standards
Follow safety rules, participate in pre-task planning, and report safety concerns to management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related degree and 4 years of marketing and communications experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign
Excellent writing and proofreading skills
Ability to work well with various types of personalities and work styles
Strong understanding of go/no-go process
Participation in mentoring and relevant industry workshops
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required
Ideally, marketing experience in engineering, architecture, or construction fields
Experience responding to proposal requests and/or SOQs preferred by the role description

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-ownership culture
Participation in mentoring
Attendance and participation in relevant industry workshops
Opportunity to collaborate with technical, marketing, and client development professionals
Hybrid work arrangement