Senior Marketing Manager

Rk; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401(k) with company match

Collaborative culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager to lead marketing efforts in our Baltimore and DC offices. You will shape winning strategies, proposals, and presentations, partnering with technical leaders to strengthen RK&K’s presence in the market.

You’ll work with directors and marketing staff across a large multi-disciplinary office to plan ahead in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 10+ years in A/E/C marketing and leadership of high-visibility pursuits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading proposal development, pursuit strategy, and marketing efforts within the A/E/C industry.
• Proven success leading complex, high-visibility pursuits and presentations from early planning through final delivery.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn trust and work effectively with technical professionals and firm leaders.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, interviewing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the judgment to balance multiple priorities, teams, and deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of proposal compliance, content development, page layout, production, and interview preparation.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with Baltimore and DC partners, directors, technical leaders, and marketing staff, serving as a trusted marketing resource.
• Proactively manage the Baltimore and DC pursuit lists, monitor upcoming opportunities, and identify staffing, strategy, and resource needs early.
• Lead high-priority and “must-win” pursuits, and presentations.
• Guide capture planning and strategy for other priority pursuits through research, positioning, message development, and coordination with technical teams.
• Facilitate pursuit planning meetings, establish clear schedules and responsibilities, and help teams deliver compliant, compelling, and high-quality work.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Proposal development

Marketing strategy

Writing

Public speaking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/English/Communications

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Washington , District Of Columbia , United States

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Description

RK&K is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and proactive Senior Marketing Manager to provide marketing leadership in our Baltimore and DC offices. This role is ideal for an experienced A/E/C marketing professional who enjoys building relationships, anticipating pursuit needs, and partnering with technical leaders to shape winning strategies, proposals, presentations, and other efforts that strengthen RK&K’s presence in the market.

You’ll work closely with Baltimore and DC directors, technical leaders, and marketing staff across a large, multi-disciplinary office. Success in this role requires someone who is naturally curious, takes initiative, connects easily with people, and can help teams stay organized and plan ahead in a fast-paced environment.

The preferred candidate will possess 10+ years of experience and demonstrated knowledge of the A/E/C industry.

In this role, you’ll lead high-priority pursuits and presentations, guide strategy for other opportunities, and help the Baltimore team identify needs early. You’ll also support conference planning, social media, thought leadership, and other activities that showcase RK&K’s people and expertise. Working in partnership with the existing Baltimore and DC marketing team, you’ll strengthen pursuit planning and technical engagement while supporting a collaborative, well-coordinated team.

Essential Functions

• Build strong relationships with Baltimore and DC partners, directors, technical leaders, and marketing staff, serving as a trusted marketing resource.
• Proactively manage the Baltimore and DC pursuit lists, monitor upcoming opportunities, and identify staffing, strategy, and resource needs early.
• Lead high-priority and “must-win” pursuits, and presentations.
• Guide capture planning and strategy for other priority pursuits through research, positioning, message development, and coordination with technical teams.
• Facilitate pursuit planning meetings, establish clear schedules and responsibilities, and help teams deliver compliant, compelling, and high-quality work.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading proposal development, pursuit strategy, and marketing efforts within the A/E/C industry.
• Proven success leading complex, high-visibility pursuits and presentations from early planning through final delivery.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn trust and work effectively with technical professionals and firm leaders.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, interviewing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the judgment to balance multiple priorities, teams, and deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of proposal compliance, content development, page layout, production, and interview preparation.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 15+ years of experience.
• Experience coordinating large, multi-disciplinary pursuits and presentations across multiple offices.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint.
• CPSM certification or another relevant marketing or business development certification.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• A collaborative and supportive culture.
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and advance your career.
• And much more!

Why RK&K?

At RK&K, you’ll do more than manage proposals. You’ll help our largest office plan ahead, pursue important work, and tell stronger stories about the people and solutions behind our projects. You’ll work directly with experienced technical leaders, guide major pursuits, and have a meaningful role in shaping how RK&K presents its expertise to clients and communities.

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work.What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.
The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$72.12 - $79.33 / hour

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, location, and other job-related factors.

RK&K is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RK&K ensures equal employment opportunity in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD.) Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website at www.varelay.org.

If you need more information or special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual within our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900.