Marketing Communication Lead

Hensel Phelps; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Cell phone allowance

Vehicle allowance

COLA adjustment

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Marketing Communications Lead to grow the company's regional presence through client development, marketing outreach, and project procurement. You will develop proposal content, responses to RFQs/RFPs, and presentations, coordinating with the Proposal Manager and regional leaders to deliver compelling materials aligned with the Hensel Phelps brand.

The role emphasizes storytelling, visual layout, and collaboration with senior teams to win new work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of architecture, engineering, and construction experience or equivalent.
• Strong storytelling and visual layout skills.
• Proficient with Adobe InDesign; familiarity with Illustrator and Photoshop.
• 3+ years’ experience with CRM software.
• Highly organized with superb task management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQ/RFP responses and complex design-build pursuit materials.
• Coordinate with senior staff to prepare proposal content and ensure accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate on presentations and interviews with prospective clients.
• Lead kickoff and capture planning discussions; ensure win themes are reflected.
• Track communications with local and remote partners to meet deadlines.
• Maintain input into company databases with project/proposal information.
• Coach coordinators to take on more responsibilities within proposal focus areas.

Skills

Storytelling

Communication

Multitasking

Organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or relevant field

5 years in A/E/C environments

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The Marketing Communications Lead is a key member of the procurement team that is charged with growing the company’s presence in the region through client development, marketing and communication outreach, and project procurement. These marketing professionals are “all in” and have the opportunity to do a little bit of everything. Developing and designing proposal content, client and statements of qualifications, and presentations take top priority because each of these deliverables supports bringing in new work. The Marketing Communications Lead is responsible for creating and supporting the development of proposal responses including request for qualifications (RFQ) and request for proposals (RFP). The Marketing Communications Lead will work closely with the Proposal Manager and regional leadership in executing effective proposals and marketing initiatives. The Marketing Communications Lead is responsible for authoring, editing, and organizing the various components of a proposal package to ensure content is comprehensive and client specific, and in accordance with the Hensel Phelps brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads/Champions all response to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Request for Proposal (RFPs) efforts assigned including responses for complex design‑build pursuits, ensuring that the overall theme, technical scope, staff qualifications, and experience are accurate and graphically pleasing
• Ensures senior level technical staff and project development team members are collaborating to prepare proposal materials including writing, editing, verifying and formatting proposal information and ensuring the various aspects of the proposals and other marketing materials are accurate, timely, high quality and well written
• Collaborates with the proposal team in preparation of presentation and interviews with prospective clients
• Lead proposal kickoff and capture planning discussions by confirming win themes are clearly expressed and incorporated into the responses
• Proactively tracks and maintains the communication including assignments for local & remote partners and the to ensure timelines are met
• Oversees input into company‑wide databases with project and proposal information on an ongoing basis, as assigned
• Coach and mentor coordinators to be prepared for additional responsibilities within the organization within the proposal focus areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or relevant field of study
• 5 years of architecture, engineering, and construction experience and/or a combination of education and experience
• Passion for storytelling and creating visual layouts
• Strong Adobe InDesign capabilities and familiarity with Illustrator and Photoshop
• Interest in building people management experiance
• 3+ years’ experience with CRM software
• Highly organized and superb task management skills
• Excellent multitasking capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Microsoft Office Suite competency

Physical Requirements

Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures
• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or relevant field of study 5 years of architecture, engineering, and construction experience and/or a combination of education and experience.

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Compensation Data (Washington Only)

Base: $84,600 - $88,770

COLA: $13,200

Auto: $8,400

Phone: $900

Total Compensation: $107,100 - $111,270

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

At Hensel Phelps, we bring our clients’ vision to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property. Our expert development, construction and facility services teams
ensure that every project meets our clients’ goals and objectives.
Over our 84-year history, Hensel Phelps has evolved from a bid‑build general contractor to a full‑service building provider. Our organization is comprised of three lines of business – development, construction, and facility services.
These groups work as a cohesive team, sharing ideas and knowledge from each discipline to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Our capabilities span from concept through the long‑term facilities management of projects,
which means that our focus is on the complete life cycle of each project we build.
Hensel Phelps Facility Services Group is uniquely qualified with decades of facility experience. The Facility Services Group
specializes in facility solutions, building systems integration, specialized construction, and facility management. Our team provides best‑in‑class operational solutions with technical knowledge and subject matter experts of building systems, envelopes, campus, and client operations.

Hensel Phelps will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation related to completing the online application, please contact [e-mail] or 970.346.7414