Marketing Specialist

McKinstry Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match and profit,

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Parental leave up to 16 weeks

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Marketing Specialist to join the Enterprise Sales & Marketing team in Seattle. You will partner with Energy & Technical Services to develop client-focused proposals, translate technical offerings into clear client value, and manage pursuit efforts to win new business.

You will balance priorities in a fast-paced environment, work with technical and sales teams, and contribute to branding and content that communicates McKinstry's services and solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years' marketing experience in the AEC/engineering & design industry.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Acrobat.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Cosential and/or Salesforce experience preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong client management abilities and deadline-driven.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop client-focused proposals and coordinate pursuit efforts to win new business.
• Translate complex technical offerings into clear, compelling client value.
• Lead RFQ/RFP proposal processes, prioritizing and coordinating assignments.
• Create and update sales collateral, presentations, and qualification packages.
• Collaborate with technical and sales teams to craft differentiators and messaging.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Time management

Project management

Client management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Cosential

Salesforce

Job description

parental leave, paid time off, 401(k), profit sharing

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a Marketing Specialist to join our team!

At McKinstry, marketing is more than messaging, it's a strategic partner to the business, shaping how we win work, tell our story, and show up in the market. As part of our Enterprise Sales & Marketing team, the Marketing Specialist will join a highly collaborative, well-established group that supports every corner of the organization.

We're looking for a detail-oriented marketing professional with strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. In this role, you'll balance competing priorities, think creatively, and work closely with technical and sales teams to develop compelling, client-focused proposals that help win new business. If you're motivated by meaningful work, strong partnerships, and opportunities to grow your career, we'd love to have you join our Enterprise Sales & Marketing team.

What You'll Do

The Marketing Specialist role partners closely with our Energy & Technical Services teams. Energy & Technical Services help clients solve some of their most complex facility and infrastructure challenges. From energy performance contracting and decarbonization planning to facility condition assessments, commissioning, renewable energy, building optimization, and capital planning, we develop integrated solutions that deliver measurable results.

You'll play a key role in developing client-focused proposals and coordinating pursuit efforts that help win new business. Working alongside technical and sales teams, you'll help translate complex technical offerings into clear, compelling client value.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Managing the RFQ/RFP proposal process by establishing priorities, coordinating assignments, facilitating meetings, and managing deadlines.
• Reading and analyzing client RFQ/RFPs and editing proposal content for readability, consistency, clarity, and compliance with requirements.
• Performing all aspects of proposal production, including messaging, graphic layout, and final submission.
• Researching, writing, and developing narratives, project descriptions, resumes, and other proposal materials.
• Developing and updating sales collateral, presentations, qualifications packages, and other marketing materials to support business development efforts.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project records, resumes, and marketing content within established systems and libraries to support future pursuits and sales activities.
• Collaborating with technical and sales teams and subject matter experts to develop compelling, client-focused content that effectively communicates McKinstry's brand, message, and service offerings.
• Supporting pursuit strategies by contributing ideas, identifying opportunities to strengthen proposals, and helping teams communicate their differentiators.

What We Would Like to See from You

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with growing ability to manage competing priorities.
• Initiative and accountability to take ownership of assignments, proactively communicate with stakeholders, and keep projects moving forward.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to balance creative thinking with effective execution.
• An understanding of the AEC industry and marketing fundamentals.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3+ years' experience in marketing with engineering & design or construction (AEC) industry preferred.
• Proficient with Adobe InDesign and Acrobat preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint preferred.
• Cosential and/or Salesforce experience preferred.
• Strong project management abilities and organizational skills required.
• Strong client management abilities required.
• Must be deadline-driven.
• Familiarity with AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Claude, to support marketing workflows and improve efficiency is considered a plus.

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximum.

People come first at McKinstry and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a non-exempt role and will be paid on an hourly basis. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.