The Marketing Manager will oversee concurrent marketing and communications programs and manage sales pursuits for Turner Construction Company, collaborating with business unit leadership to strengthen external relationships for visibility and long-term marketplace viability. This role is based in Los Angeles, CA with remote work options, and offers a salary range of USD 120,000 to 165,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple marketing and communications programs, proposals, and presentations, collaborating with senior management to define measurable outcomes.
- Partner with Business Development to establish a capture-planning process that uses industry insights and client perspectives to tailor marketing approaches, producing customized print and digital content for each client.
- Coordinate with the Regional Marketing Director to ensure adherence to brand standards.
- Direct reviews of marketing collateral for coherence, completeness, compliance, consistency, and accuracy.
- Apply knowledge of the company’s unique value propositions to challenge the status quo and continually improve marketing strategies.
- Develop business analytics to strengthen value propositions and growth opportunities for business units; present findings to senior management to shape marketing and sales plans.
- Lead primary and secondary market research to identify emerging trends, concepts, approaches, and technologies.
- Leverage internal and external networks to gather information supporting strategic marketing programs.
- Manage development of marketing content and deployment plans.
- Provide strategic and creative direction for multimedia projects, crafting key messages, data soundbites, and B-roll footage.
- Implement public relations and social media strategies to ensure real-time publication of content, including announcements, awards, events, and crisis communications.
- Monitor marketing program progress and align outcomes with overall company success.
- Plan and execute multiple events, develop themes and messaging, identify attendees, and oversee post-event activities including surveys, financial reconciliations, and ROI analyses.
- Manage the department budget, contract negotiations for best value, and oversee vendor relationships and resource costs.
- Participate in organizational change initiatives to support common company communication platforms.
- Remain current with marketing tools and trends to deliver innovative design and process solutions.
- Maintain active involvement in relevant professional associations.
- Provide project updates to the Marketing team, manage workloads, and identify opportunities for continuous learning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field with a minimum of 6 years of related experience; an advanced degree or marketing certification is a plus.
- Experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or other business-to-business professional services.
- Understanding of how economic, business, and social issues and trends affect the company, industry, and clients.
- Advanced marketing and construction business acumen and operations knowledge.
- Critical thinking to influence business planning, operations, financial performance, and risk management.
- Excellent writing ability with a strategic approach to messaging.
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to tailor communications for diverse audiences.
- Interpersonal and team-building capabilities across departmental lines.
- Extensive experience in brand management, content development, and digital production processes.
- Solid research skills to design creative solutions that promote and sell services.
- Deep experience with RFP/RFQ processes, including quality, legal, and regulatory considerations.
- Managerial experience with the ability to delegate, coordinate, monitor performance, and provide feedback.
- Excellent project management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize under deadlines.
- Diplomatic problem solving, active listening, and discretion when handling sensitive topics.
- Ability to establish marketing standards and quality control processes.
- Budgeting and contract management capabilities.
- Influence and negotiation skills with stakeholders.
- Analytical problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make complex decisions in line with policies.
- Growth mindset and openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
- Active participation in professional industry organizations (examples include SMPS, PWC, NAWIC).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform and CRM applications is a plus.
- Willingness to travel regionally as needed.
Technologies
- Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, PowerApps, Flow)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- CRM applications
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The role involves frequent use of a computer, with required vision abilities including close, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The position typically operates in an office or remote setting, with a noise level that is usually quiet to moderate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Turner Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Location and Compensation
Location: Los Angeles, CA (remote)
Salary: USD 120,000 - 165,000 per year
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
- Minimum 6 years of related experience
