Marketing Associate

Gulf Stream Construction Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Stream Construction Company is seeking a Marketing Manager to build and manage brand presence, grow social media, and support business development across Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. The role combines content development with site visits and travel between offices and active job sites.

Responsibilities include executing marketing activities, managing communications, driving digital content, and supporting proposals and events with a strong emphasis on brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of progressive marketing experience, including independent management of marketing initiatives from planning to execution; construction/real estate experience preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
• Proficiency with social media management tools and content platforms; design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Translate marketing priorities into a coordinated activity calendar across Charleston and Savannah markets.
• Manage day-to-day marketing work, deadlines, and deliverables as an individual contributor.
• Track marketing performance and spending; report on social engagement and website traffic; suggest improvements.
• Create newsletters, press releases, announcements, case studies, and marketing collateral.
• Manage social content calendars and publish posts for multiple platforms; engage audiences and monitor performance.
• Maintain and update website content; coordinate with design partners and analyze site analytics for improvements.
• Support proposal development with branded materials and responses; assemble project qualifications and content.
• Coordinate project photography/videography; schedule site visits and manage vendors; maintain media library.

Skills

Brand management

Content creation

Social media management

Copywriting

Storytelling

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Equivalent experience

Tools

WordPress

Squarespace

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Description

Gulf Stream Construction is a general sitework contracting firm serving the Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA markets and surrounding Lowcountry, delivering commercial, industrial, municipal, residential, and environmental construction projects with a reputation for quality craftsmanship and client relationships. We are seeking a Marketing Manager to build and manage our brand presence, grow our social media, and support business development across the region.

The Marketing Manager will manage and execute day-to-day marketing activities for Gulf Stream Construction, including social media, website content, proposal and RFP/RFQ support, coordination of project photography and videography, and brand storytelling. This hands‑on role combines content development with visits to project sites, with some travel between the Charleston and Savannah offices and active job sites to support both markets.

Requirements

Marketing Execution & Performance

• Translate established marketing priorities into a coordinated calendar of activities supporting business development across both markets.
• Manage day-to-day marketing work, deadlines, and deliverables. This is an individual-contributor position with no direct reports.
• Track and report on marketing performance, including social engagement, website traffic, and recommend improvements.
• Track marketing spending against the approved budget.

Content Creation

• Write and edit newsletters, press releases, announcements, and marketing collateral.
• Develop case studies and project spotlights that highlight the company's work and capabilities.
• Create internal and external communications supporting company announcements, awards, or milestones
• Maintain consistent brand voice, messaging, and visual standards across marketing materials.

Social Media Management

• Manage the content calendar for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms.
• Create, schedule, and publish posts featuring projects, team culture, and community involvement.
• Monitor comments and messages, engage with audiences, and track performance across both markets.

Website Management

• Maintain and update website content, including project galleries, service pages, team information, and client testimonials.
• Coordinate with website design partners on design and layout updates.
• Monitor website analytics and recommend content improvements to support engagement and inquiries.

Proposal & Business Development Support

• Support estimating and business development teams in preparing branded proposals and RFP/RFQ responses.
• Assemble project qualifications, team biographies, relevant experience, and visual content for submissions.
• Develop and maintain proposal templates, standard content, and supporting materials.
• Review submissions for clarity, accuracy, and consistent branding and formatting.
• Support industry events, award submissions, community sponsorships, and the collection of client testimonials.

Job Site & Project Photography/Videography

• Coordinate photography and videography documenting project progress, key milestones, and completed work, with the opportunity to capture and edit content directly based on experience and skills.
• Work with project managers and superintendents to identify content opportunities and schedule site visits.
• Engage and manage external photography and video vendors as needed, including scheduling, creative direction, and review of deliverables.
• Maintain an organized, accessible library of project photos and video.
• Follow all site safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of progressive marketing experience, including responsibility for independently managing marketing initiatives from planning through execution. Experience in construction, real estate, or a related industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
• Proficiency with social media management tools, website content platforms such as WordPress or Squarespace, and design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience capturing and editing project photography and video for use in marketing materials, preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with proposal development processes in a construction or professional services setting is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly between Charleston and Savannah and to active job sites.
• Comfortable wearing required PPE and following jobsite safety protocols during site visits.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously.

Travel and Physical Requirements

• Regular travel between the Charleston and Savannah markets; mileage and travel reimbursement provided.
• Ability to navigate active construction sites, including uneven terrain, and climb stairs or ladders as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow job-site safety protocols.