Horrocks
Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work.
Horrocks is seeking a motivated and strategic Marketing Communications Manager to guide strategies and manage production of marketing deliverables that establish/reinforce/create top-of-mind awareness of Horrocks as a trusted leader in infrastructure planning and design. This position will support all disciplines across our company and will be a part of the Marketing/Visualization Department. Working in a team environment, in collaboration with business developers, technical staff leadership, proposal writers/coordinators, graphic artists, and others, the ideal candidate will supervise communications production staff to support Horrocks’ long-range marketing and business development efforts.
Duties generally include interfacing with business development and project managers to understand audience and promotions need (companywide and per individual project/client), develop strategies, recommend appropriate pre-positioning marketing materials, and direct staff to develop high-quality, impactful materials, which may range from brochures, presentations, and articles to websites, videos, and social media. Strong writing/editing skills, an understanding of graphic principles, a team mentality and proven success working with groups and individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities, and skill in translating complex information into easy-to-understand language and visuals are crucial. Proficiency in Adobe products, including InDesign, is a plus.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
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- Develop and direct implementation of companywide and specific marketing strategies.
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- Liaise with business development, technical staff leadership, marketing. management/coordinators to understand audience, need, intent, other data that would contribute to sound strategies.
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- Manage/guide communications staff, ensuring high-quality, appropriately targeted and delivered Independently evaluate and clarify marketing requests.
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- Write/edit/proofread marketing content.
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- Work with marketing staff, project managers, and/or project teams to develop marketing materials, coordinate with the graphic designers, oversee the final production and delivery.
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- Coordinate and direct the efforts of both professional and support personnel, including scheduling resources needed during production, coordinating production schedules, and delivery/distribution of marketing content.
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- Gather and organize detailed information to populate and maintain company data systems, including photography, resumes, project descriptions, pricing information, client quotations, and standard proposal content.
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- Prepare submissions for project awards.
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- Coordinate project photography.
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- Create print and electronic/interactive marketing materials such as brochures, PowerPoint presentations, advertisements, tradeshow materials, award submittals, etc.
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- Event management which includes the planning and implementation of client events and conferences.
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- Participate in business and community activities that promote Horrocks services.
Promotional materials and events may include:
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- BD/Practices materials (brochures, one-pagers, presentations, etc.)
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- Horrocks Website
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- Department/Presentation Websites
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- Videos
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- Conferences
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- Open Houses
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- Client Events
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- Awards
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- Articles/Advertisements
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- Social Media
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- Recruiting Packets
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
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- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or equivalent or a minimum of five years of marketing experience.
- Experience developing and executing marketing strategies, campaigns, and events in the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) field.
- Intermediate to expert skills in Adobe InDesign and Creative Suite.
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- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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- Excellent project management skills.
- Work well in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility, ownership, time management, and focus.Proven ability to:
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- Take accountability for projects and meet deadlines.
- Give and receive feedback in a humble, constructive way.
Why would a candidate want this job?
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
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- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
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- Generous paid time off
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- 401(k), with no vesting period
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- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure