Senior Marketing Manger, Pursuit Marketing

Overview

The Senior Marketing Manager leads the development of RFQ/RFP and interview strategies and materials which position Suffolk as the builder of choice. Oversees strategic planning for key pursuits while facilitating strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Provides oversight and leadership to junior team members while identifying and leading initiatives that support functional excellence and the company’s vision and strategies.

This role requires on-site presence four days per week in our Boston office and offers access to free parking, an on-site fitness center, cafeteria, and other amenities that contribute to Suffolk's collaborative culture and employee experience.

• Lead the strategy and development of RFQ/P responses and interview materials for complex pursuits in various sectors

• Manage and execute the development of pursuit deliverables, ensuring the timely delivery of best-in‑class pursuit materials

• Define, articulate, and incorporate compelling value propositions into pursuits in collaboration with key stakeholders

• Collaborate professionally with external partners to support pursuits and work acquisition goals

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including leadership, operations, business development, preconstruction, and functional leads

• Stay abreast of company capabilities, people, portfolio, and brand to best position Suffolk in pursuits

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for junior pursuit marketing team members

• Collaborate with pursuit marketing team members throughout the country to share best practices and lessons learned

• Maintain an awareness of department workload and contribute to team resource planning as needed

• Demonstrate strong writing skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into proposals

• Lead and/or contribute to department initiatives that support continuous improvement and functional excellence

• Prioritize and manage concurrent assignments while ensuring quality, brand, and efficiency

• Facilitate internal debrief sessions to collect best practices and identify areas for continued improvement

• Partner with internal departments and outside vendors to enhance pursuit strategies

• Understand and support regional and company‑wide goals and strategies for growth

• Support infrastructure, reporting mechanisms, and metrics for the regional department as needed

• Support and/or manage regional events, communications, and marketing initiatives as needed

• Serve as strong representative for the team and company within local A/E/C community

• 7+ years in marketing within the AEC industry required
• BS/BA with concentration in marketing, business, English, journalism, or communications preferred
• Proven ability to initiate work, make strategic decisions, and follow through to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on client service
• Ability to contribute strategically and exhibit leadership amongst the team
• Ability to anticipate needs, problem solve, and proactively respond to challenges and opportunities
• Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on quality
• Excellent writing skills and strong design sense with a high level of creativity
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment and effectively manage conflict
• Strong technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign) and Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint)
• Experience in public sector work and design‑build procurement is preferred
• Demonstrates Suffolk’s Core Values of Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.