Marketing Manager (Construction)

Elmington; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmington Construction in Nashville seeks a Marketing Manager to lead and coordinate a broad range of initiatives, including internal communications, employee engagement, learning and development initiatives, recruiting efforts, social media and digital content, company events, and business development pursuits.

This role partners across the organization to create compelling content and communications that engage employees, support business objectives, and strengthen the Elmington brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years in AEC industry with proposal development and technical writing experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing initiatives from concept through completion across Elmington Construction and affiliated businesses.
• Develop marketing strategies that support growth, priorities, and new markets.
• Maintain brand standards across materials for consistency in messaging and visuals.
• Collaborate with departments to produce compelling content and communications.
• Coordinate proposals, qualifications packages, and pursuit-related materials.
• Manage marketing templates, resources, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Content creation

Brand management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Elmington Construction is a Nashville-based general contractor and construction management company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services with a partnership approach. We specialize in affordable and multi-family housing and have completed 36 projects with 17 more under construction in states across the US.

Our experienced leadership team understands market dynamics and has refined our processes to minimize typical construction conflicts, delivering exceptional results that provide clients confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey with the Elmington family.

All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington Construction.

Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Marketing Manager to support the continued growth of Elmington Construction and its affiliated businesses. This role will lead and coordinate a broad range of marketing initiatives, including internal communications, employee engagement, learning and development initiatives, recruiting efforts, social media and digital content, company events, and business development pursuits. This individual will partner across the organization to create compelling content and communications that engage employees, support business objectives, and strengthen the Elmington brand.

The Marketing Manager will partner closely with the Shared Services Creative team, Operations, Talent Acquisition, Business Development, and project teams to develop marketing materials, communications, and initiatives that showcase Elmington Construction’s capabilities, culture, and value proposition.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong written, verbal, and facilitation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and Canva
• Strong technical writing, editing, and content development capabilities
• Ability to develop compelling narratives and visual content that communicate complex construction concepts clearly
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Marketing Strategy & Brand Management

• Serve as the primary marketing project manager for Elmington Construction and its affiliated businesses, overseeing the execution of all marketing and creative initiatives from concept through completion
• Develop and execute marketing strategies and initiatives that support company growth objectives, strategic priorities, and expansion into new markets and service offerings
• Translate business goals, project experience, operational capabilities, and company culture into compelling marketing materials and communications
• Maintain and evolve brand standards across all marketing materials, ensuring consistency in messaging, visual identity, and company positioning
• Identify opportunities to enhance market presence, strengthen client relationships, and promote Elmington Construction’s and affiliated businesses capabilities and culture
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitor positioning, client expectations, and best practices in AEC marketing

Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

• Develop and manage internal communications that promote company initiatives, strategic priorities, employee recognition, and organizational updates
• Partner with stakeholders to create presentations, newsletters, announcements, and communication materials that strengthen company culture and employee engagement
• Support company events, town halls, celebrations, social activities, and employee recognition initiatives
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to capture and share project milestones, employee achievements, and company successes
• Develop content that reinforces Elmington Construction’s values and culture

Business Development & Pursuit Support

• Support business development efforts through the development of qualifications packages, proposal responses, interview presentations, and other pursuit-related materials
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including Preconstruction, Estimating, Business Development, and project teams to gather project information, differentiators, schedules, resumes, and technical content while coordinating pursuit activities throughout the lifecycle
• Develop compelling messaging that highlights company strengths, project approach, team expertise, and value proposition
• Coordinate proposal schedules, submission requirements, internal reviews, and approval processes
• Maintain proposal libraries, project descriptions, resumes, photography, qualifications, and marketing resources
• Develop materials and initiatives that strengthen Elmington Construction’s employer brand and attract top talent
• Partner with Learning & Development to develop presentations, training materials, EC University content, and other learning resources
• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve content development, efficiency, and scalability

Marketing Operations & Process Management

• Track project status, priorities, deadlines, and workload across concurrent initiatives while providing regular updates to Director of Operations and key stakeholders
• Establish project timelines, facilitate stakeholder meetings, manage reviews and approvals, and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
• Establish and maintain marketing processes, standards, and workflows that support efficient execution and scalability
• Manage external marketing partners, vendors, photographers, videographers, and other creative resources as needed
• Develop and maintain marketing templates, tools, and resources to support consistent execution across Elmington Construction and its affiliated businesses
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve marketing processes, content quality, communication effectiveness, and pursuit effectiveness

Other/General Support

• Additional responsibilities or assignments as identified by Director of Operations

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred
• Experience: 5+ years in the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (A/E/C) industry, including proposal development and technical writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.

The Elmington Construction Experience

At Elmington Construction, we foster an entrepreneurial mindset, compensating for the value our team members bring to the table. We provide an environment that encourages room for advancement and career succession, recognizing and rewarding contributions to our collective success. With a team collaboration ethos, constant improvement is not just encouraged but embedded in our culture, offering autonomy to individuals who thrive on innovation.

Elmington Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.