Regional Marketing Manager

FGM Architects; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) + ESOP

Learning & development

Job summary

FGM Architects (FGMA) seeks an experienced Regional Marketing Manager to lead proposal and pursuit efforts for the Mid-Atlantic region, partnering with regional leaders and marketing staff to drive compelling proposals and client-focused materials.

The role manages Marketing Coordinators, improves marketing workflows, and contributes to regional strategy while supporting FGMA’s growth in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Flexible schedule and hybrid work are available.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of marketing experience in AEC or related professional services.
• Experience leading complex pursuits with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, writing, and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead the region's proposal and pursuit efforts, coordinating with practice teams and leadership.
• Mentor and develop Marketing Coordinators; drive quality deliverables.
• Improve regional marketing processes, tools, and workflows for better performance.
• Collaborate with technical staff to develop compelling marketing content.
• Ensure regional materials align with FGMA’s brand standards and messaging.
• Support client development through market research and opportunity tracking.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Proposal development

Project management

Team mentoring

Excellent writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Location: Reston, Virginia | Hybrid, serving the Washington, DC metropolitan region

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000

FGMA is seeking an experienced AEC marketing professional to lead proposal and pursuit efforts for our Mid-Atlantic region. This position partners closely with regional leaders, business development professionals, technical teams, and firmwide marketing staff to develop compelling pursuit strategies and high-quality proposals, presentations, and qualifications packages.

The Regional Marketing Manager also leads and develops the Marketing Coordinators supporting the region and helps improve marketing processes, tools, and performance. This is an opportunity for an experienced AEC marketer to have a meaningful voice in regional strategy while helping FGMA continue to grow its presence in the Mid-Atlantic.

This position is based in our Reston office. Employees work together in the office Tuesday through Thursday and have the flexibility to work remotely Monday and Friday. FGMA also offers Flexible Fridays, with a 36-hour schedule Monday through Thursday and a half-day on Friday.

About Us

FGM Architects (FGMA) is an employee-owned architecture and interior design firm with a longstanding emphasis on service. Established in 1945, our work is guided by the goals of our clients, the context of each site, the environment that sustains it, and the communities it serves.

We partner with clients across PK-12 Education, Higher Education, Municipal, Public Safety, Recreation, Federal, Faith-based, and Corporate sectors. Our teams work from offices in Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Texas, and Virginia, collaborating across locations to deliver thoughtful, community-centered design solutions.

Building communities is at the heart of what we do—and that includes our internal community. Joining FGMA is more than taking a job; it’s becoming part of a collaborative, supportive environment where we learn, grow, and succeed together. We teach, inspire, and serve one another every day.

About the Role

The Regional Marketing Manager (RMM) leads revenue-generating marketing efforts within an assigned region and serves as a key liaison between marketing, business development and practice teams. This position plays a critical role in supporting pursuit strategies, optimizing workflows and driving continuous improvement in regional marketing performance. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, highly organized and collaborative with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The primary focus of this position is leading the region’s proposal and pursuit efforts, while also managing and developing regional marketing staff and helping improve coordination among marketing, business development, and practice leadership.

The RMM directly manages Marketing Coordinators assigned to the region and collaborates closely with technical staff and the broader marketing team to ensure marketing materials are compelling, strategically positioned, and aligned with FGMA’s brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with practice teams, business development, and firm leadership to align regional marketing strategies with business goals.
• Lead and oversee the development of proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and other pursuit-related materials.
• Manage and mentor Marketing Coordinators, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with technical staff and subject matter experts to develop compelling, strategically positioned marketing content.
• Maintain and enhance regional marketing materials, ensuring consistency with FGMA’s brand standards and messaging.
• Support client development efforts through market research, pursuit strategy, and opportunity tracking.
• Plan and coordinate regional conferences, industry events, and client engagement activities.
• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of marketing data within Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint and support reporting needs.
• Analyze pursuit and marketing performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement of marketing processes, tools, and workflows within the region.

Required Qualifications

• At least six years of marketing experience, including significant experience supporting proposals and pursuits within the architecture, engineering, construction, or related professional services industry
• Experience leading complex pursuits and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Exceptional project management, organizational, written communication, and editing skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and CRM systems, preferably Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

What We Offer

• Hybrid work schedule with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
• Flexible Fridays, with a 36-hour workweek Monday through Thursday and a half-day on Friday
• Eligibility for bonus programs tied to individual, team, or organizational goals
• Generous paid time off, including bereavement leave
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave for all parents
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-provided basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with opportunity for employer contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), with eligibility after six months of employment
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative work environment that values community and growth

Learn More About FGMA

To learn more about our work, culture, and employee-owned structure, visit our website: www.fgmarchitects.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FGMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.