West Transportation Marketing Lead - Architecture, Engineering, Construction industry (remote or hyb

Ardurra has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing architectural, engineering, and environmental consulting firms. Ardurra prides itself on its reputation as an emerging leader in the engineering consulting business, and we understand that our reputation is wholly founded on the strength of the professionals who work hard daily to serve our clients and our communities. Ardurra is ranked #84 in ENR’s 2024 Top 500 Design Firms and has made Zweig Group’s prestigious Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work For lists each year since 2019!

Ardurra is seeking a West Transportation Marketing Lead to join our National Transportation Marketing Team.

• Preference given to candidates who live within our Southwest, Mountain, or Northwest Region.

Primary Duties

• Conceptualize, research and produce marketing materials, proposals, promotions and presentations
• Assist Project Managers, Client Service Managers, and Regional Directors on a variety of assignments, including facilitating RFP/RFQ responses, gathering, writing, and editing resume information and project experience, assisting with complex forms, and compiling additional materials necessary for marketing proposals, award submissions, and other collateral
• Prepare proposal responses and qualification packages, regional prequalification, and subconsultant packages (resumes, project experience, certifications, etc.) as assigned
• Write non-technical text, edit, and proofread all marketing communications
• Collaborate with internal client managers, marketing and business development team, and technical staff in the development of marketing strategies, outreach, and approaches. Provide storyboarding and message development for strategic pursuits
• Create, update, and maintain project, employee, and client data in CRM
• Create graphics for proposals, events, brochures, and other corporate marketing materials
• Track leads and upcoming RFPs
• Build and manage a regional transportation team, while supporting the seamless integration of new acquisitions in alignment with Ardurra’s marketing processes and procedures.
• Develop capture plans and client business plans to promote targeted and strategic growth.
• Act as escalation support for Marketing Coordinators
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and proactively
• Ensure Go/No-Go procedures are followed

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in Marketing.
• 5+ years of experience within the AEC industry.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Manage project assignments from start to finish.
• Work independently and within a team setting.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Deltek is a plus.
• Experience with major transportation clients in the West is a plus, including: LA Metro, ADOT (Arizona), Valley Metro, UDOT, NMDOT (New Mexico), ITD (Idaho), WSDOT (Washington), etc.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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