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OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is looking for an experienced Director of Marketing & Communications to join our Central Marketing Services team. The position will be based out of Merrick’s headquarters office in Greenwood Village, CO. Merrick offers a hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home and in the office.

Merrick & Company is an employee-owned, Top 100 ENR firm and is seeking a Marketing & Communications Director to lead our growing marketing and communications (MARCOM) team. The MARCOM Director will lead our Content and Creative teams in enterprise marketing strategy, team development, process improvement and technology integration. This position reports to the Vice President, Business Development.

This is a hybrid opportunity. Salary range for this position is $170,000 to $190,000 depending on experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Team Strategy & Leadership:

• Collaborate with and provide input to Department Leader on Department’s annual business plan and budget
• Cascade the Department’s vision and goals to the Creative and Content team members through goal setting and marketing activities
• Lead, develop, mentor, and empower the Creative and Content team members for their professional growth aligned with Department goals and career paths

Brand Management & Creative Direction

• Provide high-level strategy, guidance and oversight of the creation and implementation of marketing and communication projects
• Bring innovative ideas to the marketing team’s process and deliverables
• Own and evolve enterprise-wide brand standards across multiple platforms: website, social media, printed/digital marketing collateral, business development events, etc.
• Guide marketing policies and procedures, including team review and approval processes
• Lead and/or participate in strategic brainstorming sessions as appropriate
• Ensure marketing team is consistent in branded materials
• Partner with Proposal Director to ensure alignment and consistency in brand and messaging in proposals

Communications

• Direct the overall tone and voice of Merrick content- written or visual - to align with Merrick brand, working closely with Content and Creative Managers
• Ensure corporate communications support for the executive leadership team
• Partner with Business Units and Departments on internal/external communications strategy

Cross-Business Unit Strategic Marketing Support

• Collaborate and partner with Business Units/Departments by leading monthly tag up meetings
• Lead MARCOM-related training efforts for Business Units/Departments or internal training program requests
• Maintain understanding of Business Units’ strategy to align MARCOM activities
• Support market positioning and specific Business Unit strategies
• Monitor competitive landscape in our focused markets

Resource Management

• Manage and monitor overall MARCOM team workload and resources to meet company requests
• Guide Creative and Content Managers on team workload management and project assignments
• Partner with and manage consultant/vendor relationships for surge or special project needs

Successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will be a team player, enthusiastic about leading a team, and is forward thinking.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years of marketing in the AEC industry or similar industry preferred
• Global experience preferred
• M&A experience
• 5+ years of supervisory experience required
• Strong team leadership, capable in developing and motivating team members
• Skilled in strategic thinking
• Ability to lead enterprise-wide, corporate-funded projects and initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Expertise in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams
• Bachelors in Business, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field; MBA or relevant Masters degree preferred
• Certified Professional Servies Marketer (CPSM) or pursuit of certification
• Public Relations Society of America certification, optional
• Ability to travel 5-10% to conferences, branch offices, and company events
• Candidates must be located in Colorado
• Must have current experience in corporate or in-house marketing environment experience. Freelance, agency or independent consulting experience is not sufficient.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) or pursuit of certification
• Public Relations Society of America certification, optional
• MBA or relevant Masters degree preferred

PERKS

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.