Marketing Manager (Pursuits & Proposals

Marketing Manager

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. Our mission "to design for good" drives everything we do. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities–through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

As an employee owned company you become an owner after one year—receiving company-provided shares at no cost and building long-term financial growth as the firm succeeds. We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation, which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators. In addition to this, we also support our team through:

• Culture:
  We put people over profits, giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life. We believe in fairness, equality in opportunity, and rewarding those who perform.
• Wellness: company paid wellness courses, on-site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.
• Professional Development:
  Linked In learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive Comp and Benefits:
  Base+Bonus+Equity+401k, including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.

We're looking for a creative, forward-thinking Marketing Manager who's passionate about storytelling, strategy, and shaping the future of the built environment. In this role, you'll help bring HMC's vision to life—to be a nationally recognized leader in our markets by connecting growth, innovation, diversity, and exceptional people to design vibrant, healthy communities. As the voice behind our 80+ year legacy, you'll craft powerful narratives, elevate our brand, and develop marketing materials that resonate with clients and reflect our mission.

You'll work as a strategic partner alongside practice leaders to drive top-line growth, sharpen our differentiation in the marketplace, and strengthen our presence across key sectors.

This position is located in HMC's Ontario or Los Angeles, California office. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop win strategies in partnership with Champions and practice leaders
• Support teams in preparing for client meetings, interviews, and presentations
• Write clear and compelling narratives by synthesizing complex technical information
• Create fresh, engaging marketing content and collateral across multiple mediums
• Coordinate statements of qualifications, proposals, SF330s, and other marketing materials
• Participate in pursuit planning, messaging, and presentation rehearsals
• Collaborate with leadership to shape pursuit messaging and strategic content
• Assign, manage, and oversee marketing tasks to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency
• Partner with leadership on strategic proposal and interview development
• Conduct research on clients, competitors, and market trends to inform strategy
• Build and maintain a network of industry contacts to gather intel and cultivate leads
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve use of technology
• Monitor regulatory or legislative activity that may influence service needs
• Develop strategies for key client targets with Marketing and BD leadership
• Prepare reports summarizing business development activity and market insights
• Centralize and manage pursuit-related information, leads, schedules, and BD activities
• Ensure timely communication and decision-making among pursuit team members
• Review pursuit materials for quality, accuracy, and consistency
• Manage Deltek database entries for marketing and support staff
• Write and update project descriptions, collateral, and proposal content as needed
• Support social media efforts and digital content across platforms
• Develop internal communications calendars, messaging, and content
• Support thought leadership, PR initiatives, award submissions, and firmwide promotions
• Coordinate special events, conferences,…