Marketing & Proposal Coordinator

Blach Construction; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Blach Construction is seeking a Marketing & Proposal Coordinator to support marketing and business development by coordinating proposals, qualification packages, presentations and collateral. The role focuses on proposals and helps execute pursuit strategies to position Blach to win more work.

Ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and early in their marketing career with 1–3 years of experience, thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment in the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of marketing, communications or proposal experience; experience in the AEC industry preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several deadlines at once in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with CRM systems and marketing databases; Unanet/Cosential experience preferred.
• Experience with Monday.com or similar project management platforms preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop print and digital collateral that supports new business pursuits and strengthens the Blach brand
• Create qualifications packages, proposals, presentations and related materials that highlight firm services, capabilities and projects through strong writing, graphics, imagery and layout
• Supports full lifecycle of a pursuit - RFQs, RFPs, and interview support - from kickoff through final delivery, managing pursuit schedules, deliverables, drafts and edits
• Coordinate final proposal production, including printing, binding, packaging, timely delivery and submissions
• Provide quality control, compliance checks and editing support for proposal and marketing materials
• Assist in implementing proposal capture strategies and support CRM updates to maintain accurate project and personnel information
• Work collaboratively with the BDM team, companywide stakeholders and outside business partners for the creation of proposal specific content
• Provide general BDM support for business development activities, including research, event planning and seasonal gifting efforts
• Attend internal and external professional development training to expand construction and marketing knowledge

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)

Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word)

CRM systems (Unanet, Cosential)

Monday.com

Job description

Title: Marketing & Proposal Coordinator

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Summary of Position:
The Marketing & Proposal Coordinator supports Blach Construction’s marketing and business development efforts by coordinating and producing proposals, qualification packages, presentations, and marketing collateral. This role is primarily focused on proposals and helps execute pursuit strategies that position Blach to win new work. Additional responsibilities include CRM maintenance, research, event support, and other activities that strengthen Blach’s brand and support business growth.

The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented marketing professional with 1–3 years of experience who brings accuracy, creativity, and a commitment to producing polished materials that help win work and tell Blach’s brand story. This person thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is early in their Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) marketing career, with the desire to grow into greater ownership of pursuits over time.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop print and digital collateral that supports new business pursuits and strengthens the Blach brand
• Create qualifications packages, proposals, presentations and related materials that highlight firm services, capabilities and projects through strong writing, graphics, imagery and layout
• Supports full lifecycle of a pursuit - Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and interview support - from kickoff through final delivery, managing pursuit schedules, deliverables, drafts and edits
• Coordinate final proposal production, including printing, binding, packaging, timely delivery and submissions
• Provide quality control, compliance checks and editing support for proposal and marketing materials
• Assist in implementing proposal capture strategies and support CRM updates to maintain accurate project and personnel information
• Work collaboratively with the BDM team, companywide stakeholders and outside business partners for the creation of proposal specific content
• Provide general BDM support for business development activities, including research, event planning and seasonal gifting efforts
• Attend internal and external professional development training to expand construction and marketing knowledge

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of marketing, communications or proposal experience; experience in the AEC industry preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several deadlines at once in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with CRM systems and marketing databases; Unanet/Cosential experience preferred.
• Experience with Monday.com or similar project management platforms preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field preferred.

What We're Looking For:

• A creative thinker who enjoys sharing stories of our projects and people, and wants to learn how pursuits are won.
• A collaborative team player who is willing to pitch in at all levels.
• Someone who takes pride in accurate, polished, on-brand work and welcomes feedback.

Location:

Northern California (Bay Area)

Position Status:

Full-time, regular business hours, non-exempt

Compensation Range:

$75,000-$95,000 DOE

Compensation & Benefits Package:

Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package, including:

• a highly competitive base salary
• an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service)
• holidays
• sick leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement benefit
• long-term disability insurance
• cash bonuses based upon performance
• student loan paydown assistance
• paid parental leave
• professional development and education assistance
• credit union membership
• wellness reimbursement
• professional affiliations
• many other benefits

The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members and invests a tremendous amount in their growth and development.

About Blach Construction:

Blach has been named a “Best Place to Work in the Bay Area” by its employees and the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times since 2009. Blach Construction is a financially stable, award-winning, mid-sized general building contractor and construction manager headquartered in San Jose with operations throughout the greater Bay Area, Southern California, and the Central Coast region.

Blach offers an outstanding benefits package, which you can read about on the company website, as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are both encouraged and supported. For more information, check out the company’s website at www.blach.com.

Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.