Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

The Marketing Manager position will focus on local marketing responsibilities and represents the department both internally and externally. This role involves collaborating across the company and within the department to achieve objectives, acting as the "go-to" for proposal production, office-level marketing finances, coordination of client management, and coordination of internal marketing/BD training. Responsible for teaching and coaching both marketing and business development (BD) concepts, strategies, and tactics, as well as the culture, services, clients, projects, and people of the company.

The ideal candidate for the Marketing Manager position should have a strong background in marketing and business development, with the ability to teach and coach concepts, strategies, and tactics. They should be organized, efficient, and passionate about collaboration and learning new concepts. The candidate should also have experience in maintaining relationships with key clients, managing proposals, and coordinating internal and external communications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage marketing processes.
Supervising and hiring of staff as needed.
Represent Coffman Engineers to clients and the community, including coordinating client management with internal staff and attending conferences and organizations' events.
Establish programs to accomplish marketing-related aspects of the corporate mission.
Develop marketing plan and budget.
Manage CRM for local office and/or appropriate markets.
Manage lead tracking, qualification/proposal development, and presentation activities.
Train and mentor engineering staff on marketing/proposal-related best practices.
Manage development of collateral materials, public relations and advertising programs, special events, and market research activities.
Maintain up-to-date understanding of AEC marketing/BD best practices and terminology.
Be actively involved in professional and community organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Excellent knowledge of A/E/C industry marketing fundamentals as well as terminology and delivery methods.
Mentoring/teaching and leadership/managerial skills.
Must be a self-starter who is able to see the big picture and connect the vision of the company with his/her job, be persistent, and follow through in a consistent manner.
Highly competent in marketing theory and practice.
Comprehensive knowledge of firm’s practice, clientele, goals, policies, and procedures.
Passionate about the client or pursuit and takes ownership of his/her work.
Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities.
Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe InDesign required. Must understand database concepts.
Able to work independently, as a team member, and as a team leader.
Strong organizational ability; detail oriented; high degree of accuracy.
Must work well under pressure.
Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

B.S. degree in related field preferred.
8+ years of professional A/E/C marketing experience required.

TO APPLY, PLEASE PROVIDE

A single-page cover letter that briefly details your experience and describes what drives you personally.
A resume that includes your professional experience, education, achievements, and organizational involvement.
Any marketing or writing work samples you have. Proposals, press releases, technical papers, brochures – show us what you’ve done! We understand that these materials are often confidential, but you are encouraged to be creative with what you show us for work samples.

Expected Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $140,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team. Our offices provide several engineering discipline services, which work together collaboratively to provide complete engineering design packages.

Coffman offers a flexible schedule and this position may be eligible for PTO, a fun office environment with a high-performing team and a fully stocked kitchen! We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm

Coffman at a Glance

47 years in business
850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
“The List” for Engineering Firms, San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Applying

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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