What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Marketing position at Fuss & O'Neill?
Description
Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.
We are seeking a visionary, hands-on Director of Marketing to lead and evolve our marketing function into a strategic driver of growth. This role will shape a marketing-led vision that strengthens brand positioning, expands into new markets, and enhances client experience—while building and leading a high-performing team.
Partnering closely with the executive leadership team (ELT) as well as other business development, operations, and corporate services leaders, the Director of Marketing will bring a strong branding mindset, digital and social media expertise, and a passion for innovation, including leveraging AI and emerging technologies to modernize marketing efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Team Development
- Serve as a visionary leader for the Marketing function, establishing a clear strategy aligned with firmwide growth goals
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing marketing team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Identify emerging markets, client segments, and industry trends to drive growth and expansion
- Build strong, service-oriented relationships with internal stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership Team, Market Leaders, and operational teams, positioning marketing as a trusted partner and resource
Brand, Digital & Market Presence
- Lead the evolution of the firm’s brand positioning and messaging across all markets
- Oversee digital strategy, including website, content, and social media, to enhance visibility, engagement, and brand positioning
- Support thought leadership, conferences, and external engagement to elevate brand presence and reach new markets
- Enhance the client experience and journey through strong marketing support and tools
Pursuits & Marketing Operations
- Provide insight for go/no-go decisions and strategic planning
- Guide the development of compelling pursuit strategies, win themes, and presentation materials
- Ensure quality, differentiation, consistency, and alignment across qualifications, resumes, and project descriptions
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of a centralized library of marketing materials, including resumes, project profiles, and past proposals
- Support key proposals and interviews as needed
- Partner with internal teams and Trilon partner firms to collaboratively develop pursuit strategies and responses for large, complex, and national opportunities
Technology, Innovation & AI
- Champion the use of CRM platforms, marketing automation, and AI-driven tools to enhance quality and efficiency
- Drive innovation in marketing processes, proposal development, and content creation through emerging technologies
- Leverage AI, including large language models (LLMs) and emerging agentic tools, to transform marketing workflows, automate repeatable processes, and accelerate campaign development and optimization
Collaboration & Communication
- Lead external communications and PR efforts
- Partner closely with the ELT and other company leaders while maintaining accountability for marketing strategy and execution
- Promote alignment across teams, offices, and service lines
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
- 10 years of marketing experience, preferably within A/E/C or professional services with annual revenue in excess of $100m.
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Strong expertise in branding, digital marketing, and social media strategy
- Experience with CRM systems (Deltek Vantagepoint preferred)
- Expertise in applying AI tools (e.g., LLMs, generative AI) to improve marketing workflows, not just content generation
- Demonstrated ability to adopt and operationalize emerging technologies in a fast-paced environment
- Forward-thinking mindset with a passion for AI and marketing innovation
- Exceptional communication, writing, and leadership skills
This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
- Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
- Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
- Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
- Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.
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All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.
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About Fuss & O'Neill
Fuss & O’Neill is a civil and environmental engineering firm that provides client-specific, forward-thinking, and holistic solutions. Since 1924, we have made it our mission to improve the built and natural environments in response to our public and private clients’ evolving needs.
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: Offer
Stage 5: Hired