Senior Marketing Coordinator - Cleveland, OH

Higley Construction; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Higley Construction is seeking a Senior Marketing Coordinator to drive proposal development, create compelling client-focused submissions, and strengthen the company brand. You’ll own RFQ/RFP processes, coordinate with BD leaders and project teams, and mentor junior staff.

You’ll excel in business writing and graphic design, while coordinating with internal teams to enhance messaging and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field, or substantial industry experience.
• 3+ years in marketing, proposal writing, and/or graphic design, preferably in construction/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals, presentations, and marketing materials to win work.
• Coordinate RFQ/RFP submissions with business development and project teams.
• Manage proposal content library and templates.
• Create client-facing materials and presentations with strong writing and design.
• Lead marketing projects from concept to completion and ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold company values.
• Collaborate to strengthen brand messaging and positioning.
• Support interviews and client introductions with persuasive content.
• Develop brochures, ads, website and social media content.
• Identify improvements to workflows and processes.

Skills

Proposal writing

Marketing strategy

Graphic design

Project management

Team leadership

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Marketing Coordinator reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications and plays a key role in developing proposals, presentations, and marketing materials that help win work and strengthen the company’s brand. This individual takes ownership of proposal development, coordinating with business development leaders and project teams to produce clear, compelling, client-focused submissions. The role requires strong writing and design skills, strategic thinking, and the initiative to manage key marketing projects from concept through completion. The Senior Marketing Coordinator also supports and mentors junior team members while upholding the company’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in executing the Business Development & Marketing Department’s strategy and vision.
• Lead the development of RFQ, RFP, and lump sum bid submissions, ensuring clear, compelling content tailored to each pursuit.
• Manage and maintain the SharePoint library of proposal content, templates, and best practices.
• Create project interview and client introduction presentations in collaboration with pursuit teams.
• Develop proposal content through persuasive business writing and thoughtful graphic design.
• Oversee the production and delivery of proposals and marketing materials, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion.
• Lead the development of company marketing materials, including brochures, advertisements, website content, and social media content.
• Identify and implement improvements to marketing workflows and proposal development processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen brand messaging and positioning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the company’s core values, ethics, and integrity.
• Manages multiple projects and deadlines, sets clear priorities, and delivers high-quality work on time.
• Is self-motivated, proactive, and organized, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Leads proposal development and marketing projects with minimal oversight.
• Coordinates internal teams, gathers input, and keeps contributors on track to meet deadlines.
• Communicates clearly, provides constructive feedback, and supports presentation development and interview preparation.
• Mentors junior team members and supports their professional growth.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with state and federal architecture and engineering qualification forms is a plus.
• Brings strong business writing and graphic design skills, particularly in RFQ/RFP responses, proposals, and presentations.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (can be substituted with substantial experience in the Commercial Construction or A/E industry).
• 3+ years of experience in marketing, proposal writing, and/or graphic design, preferably in the construction, architecture, or engineering industries.