Gilbane Building Company is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Marketing Specialist to join our Mid-Atlantic Division, based in either Baltimore, Philadelphia or Newark. 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.

• 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 Baltimore, MD this ranges from $99,000 - $125,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

For Philadelphia, PA, this ranges from $104,000 - $131,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

For Newark, NJ, this ranges from $111,000 - $139,000 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.