Marketing Specialist-HIRING ASAP

We are seeking a driven and creative Marketing Specialist to join a high-performing, fast-paced marketing team within the A/E/C industry. This role directly supports company growth by developing winning proposals, compelling marketing content, and impactful interview strategies that drive project backlog and revenue. The position is ideal for a well-rounded marketing professional who enjoys blending strategy, storytelling, design, and collaboration to produce high-quality, results-driven deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams to develop high-impact proposals, presentations, and pursuit materials that align with client requirements and company branding.
• Analyze RFP and RFQ documents to ensure submissions are compliant, tailored, and competitive.
• Create visually engaging content, including graphics, layouts, and templates, to elevate the quality of proposals and marketing materials.
• Coordinate across teams to gather resumes, project data, and technical content required for proposals and marketing collateral.
• Maintain and organize marketing assets such as resumes, project sheets, photos, and past proposals to enable efficient reuse.
• Support social media strategy, including content development and scheduling, to strengthen brand visibility and engagement.
• Assist with website updates to ensure content remains current, accurate, and aligned with brand standards.
• Support the planning and execution of industry events, trade shows, and company milestones.
• Contribute to award submittals and marketing campaigns that highlight company achievements and capabilities.
• Develop clear, consistent, and on-brand messaging across all marketing platforms and materials.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify and showcase project wins, success stories, and differentiators.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and pursuit strategy development to enhance win rates and marketing effectiveness.
• Research industry trends, competitors, and tools to inform marketing strategies and drive innovation.
• Support internal initiatives that promote employee engagement and strengthen company culture.
• Provide flexible support across the marketing team as business needs evolve, taking on a variety of tasks and projects as required.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in marketing, proposals, or graphic design, ideally within the A/E/C (architecture, engineering, construction) industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to produce clear, compelling, and error-free content.
• Strong design capabilities with a keen eye for detail, layout, and brand consistency.
• High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, projects, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams and disciplines.
• Working knowledge of modern marketing techniques, including digital campaigns and social media.
• Experience supporting marketing strategy, marketing campaigns, and advertising initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with tools such as Canva, Prezi, or video editing software is a plus.
• Exposure to social media management, including content planning and performance tracking, is preferred.
• Exposure to website administration and content management systems is preferred.
• Experience working in or with construction or A/E/C-focused teams is beneficial.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices for professional brand presence.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, compelling marketing content.
• Comfort working on a small, collaborative marketing and proposal team.

This role is 100% office-based and operates within a small, collaborative team that includes proposal writers, marketing specialists, and construction professionals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment that values creativity, initiative, and high-quality work. Standard working hours are approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with reasonable accommodations considered. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and telemedicine coverage, dental and vision benefits, flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) retirement plan, life and AD&D insurance, long-term care options, health and wellness programs, paid time off, sick time pay, and holiday pay. The culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and recognition of achievements through awards, campaigns, and internal engagement initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gilbert, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $66000.00 - $93000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Gilbert,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $66,000 - $93,000