Senior Marketing Specialist
Job Locations
US-MI-Detroit
Requisition ID
2025-11689
Category
Marketing and Proposal Support
Overview
Are you ready to make an impact in one of the most dynamic markets in the Midwest? Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Senior Marketing Specialist to join our Detroit team and help shape the future of construction in Michigan. From revitalizing campuses to supporting advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and technology projects, this role offers the opportunity to tell the story of how Gilbane is building communities and driving innovation in across the state. This role will sit primarily in the office.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What's in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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... For full info follow application link.
Gilbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
