Gilbane Building Company is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Marketing Specialist to join our Southeast Division, based in either Richmond, VA, Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando, Jacksonville, or West Palm Beach, FL, Raleigh or Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA. 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. 

• 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

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Richmond, VA, Tampa/Sarasota/Orlando/Jacksonville, FL, this ranges from $94,000 - $119,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

For Raleigh/Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA or West Palm Beach, FL, this ranges from $99,000 - $125,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.