Marketing Proposal Manager

Overview: Barringer Construction is a Carolinas-based general contractor committed to delivering an exceptional experience for our clients. With projects throughout the Carolinas and offices in Asheville, Charlotte and Raleigh, NC, we proudly build NC, SC and wherever else our clients take us.

Fueled by a collective passion for creating exceptional experiences centered around our customers, our communities, and each other, our team is comprised of a unique group of leaders, problem solvers and creative thinkers. Doing things differently is in our DNA; we work hard, play hard, take care of one another and set the bar high for what a truly inspired team culture looks like.

We are currently seeking a Marketing/Proposals Manager to lead the charge in crafting standout proposals and presentations that help us land the next big gig. This role bridges marketing strategy with business development, ensuring every proposal aligns with brand messaging, meets client requirements, and positions us as the best choice in a competitive market. This is a great opportunity for a creative, motivated, and high-energy individual looking to join a high-performing team and work in a collaborative environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Charlotte office with opportunities to travel and work with teammates across the company.

Manage project RFP responses/proposals and interview presentations across the company’s three offices from start to finish, including organization, strategy development, design and submission.

Responsible for managing internal RFP calendar to ensure draft and submission deadlines are met allowing project team ample time for review.

Lead timely scheduling of team touch points as needed (kick-off meetings, dry runs, presentation prep, etc.)

Collaborate with the team members across the company to develop pursuit approach, identifying key client requirements and applying Barringer historical data in the process.

Develop specialized graphics, case studies, and additional collateral inside the RFP response.

Build the slide deck for interview presentations & develop specialized graphics for the presentation slide deck.

Manage Unanet CRM database to maintain current data regarding team resumes, project data, mailing lists, reports, etc.

Collaborate on layout design, content development, and copy editing for a broad range of project-specific collateral including project data sheets, resumes, and qualification packages.

Edit, update, organize, and maintain copy to ensure content is accurate, tailored, and client-specific.

Minimum of quarterly Jobsite visits to generate best practices/lessons learned content.

Continually look for new and unique ways to market, advertise, and position the company with a focus on Customer, Community, and Team.

Bring new ideas and feedback annually to the overall company marketing and pursuit strategy.

Track proposal outcomes and client feedback while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Aid in other marketing team initiatives outside of proposals and interviews.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following skills and traits: organized, strong communications skills, personable, optimistic, efficient, driven to improve procedures, ‘whatever it takes’ attitude. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

5+ years of marketing experience, preferably in the AEC industry (other applicable marketing experience will be considered)

RFP response/proposal/interview experience

A curious mind, collaborative spirit, and the confidence to take the lead

Open-minded and sense of humor

Detail-oriented and a team player

Communicate freely and consistently in a team setting

Open to working in a fun, flexible, open office environment

The ability to manage multiple deadlines and quick requests/project turnarounds

Adobe Creative Suite experience (particularly InDesign; Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro are a plus)

WordPress, Mailchimp, and Canva experience

Microsoft Office 365 knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education and/or Experience: 4-year college degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field and 5+ years of marketing experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to write in a variety of styles for different formats (social media, reports, narratives and business correspondence). Occasionally present information in formal business settings and comfort with business networking with strangers.

Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and data tables.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of customers, co-workers and subcontractors in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form in a timely manner.

Physical Demands: The employee is frequently required to stand, walk or sit and must be able to move about freely in an office and occasionally in a construction environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to work on a computer.

Work Environment: The employee will spend time in a climate controlled, indoor office environment. There will be occasional visits to construction sites for tours, celebrations or meetings.