HPM Contracting is seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager for our Denver office.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with strong prioritization (multi-tasking), organization and communication skills. It is important for this person to be able to achieve results in a fast-paced (or performance-based) environment. This person must possess great diligence to meet proposal/pursuit deadlines while turning in high quality work.

This person will be responsible for leading all activities related to conceptualizing and implementing internal/external marketing and communications strategies. Is also actively involved in enhancing the business development and growth efforts through consistent proposal development, market research, competitive analysis, and strategic brand strategies.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, journalism, or another related field with 8 years of experience in a marketing or communications role in the commercial construction industry
• Knowledge of marketing digital tools and techniques
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Digital Marketing Platforms
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Familiarity or experience working with Salesforce (Customer Relationship Management Software)
• Strong writing, proofreading and graphic design skills

Primary Job Functions:

• Creates, implements, and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and brand identity
• Assist in interaction with customer, partners, architects, engineers and others to support pursuits and potential projects
• Work in conjunction with Business Development to develop, manage and maintain a CRM system
• Schedule and catalog completed project photography and imagery
• Prepare and distribute internal and external newsletters, e-blast, press releases and other communications
• Update and maintain the company website
• Develop and manage company's social media programs and strategies
• Preparation and submission of all industry, company or project award applications
• Develop other awareness campaigns, advertising and other public relations initiatives as required.
• Perform market research on regular and periodic time intervals as required regarding determination of potential market areas, projects, customers, speaking engagements, presentations, etc. Evaluate data, market trends, forecast, etc.
• Assist with determining customer needs through assessments, polls, customer interviews and/or satisfaction surveys
• Provide strategic input and support in preparation of customer presentations and executive speaking engagements
• Organize, assist and support corporate and/or special events such as ground-breaking ceremonies, grand openings, open house, company outing/parties/events, conferences, teambuilding's etc.
• Developing marketing materials to generate sales leads
• Ensures that department milestones/goals are met. Creates and adheres to approved budgets
• Create internal communications protocols and initiatives that will foster employee moral

Characteristics of the successful candidate:

• Creative solution-orientated approach
• In-depth understanding and strong experience in marketing or communications work
• Proven success designing and executing project pursuit strategies, qualifications packages, proposals and project campaigns
• Self-starter who works well in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Great multitasker and capable of simultaneously managing multiple projects with different deadlines
• Excellent accountability and organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Must be able to think analytically, strategically and be a constant learner
• Capable of working well as part of a team as well as independently
• Up to date on industry trends and able to stay ahead of the curve