Description
BKF Engineers is seeking an enthusiastic and organized Marketing & Communications Coordinator to join our growing team. We are looking for a candidate who is self-driven, efficient with deadlines, and able to work effectively with diverse teams of engineers, marketers, and design staff to create persuasive and standout deliverables. In this role you will be an integral member of the marketing and business development department providing support and collaboration on all internal and external messaging. Additionally, you will be challenged with developing and executing compelling written and visual content that promotes BKF’s services and brand. The location of this position is based out of our Walnut Creek or Santa Rosa offices.
BKF Engineers is a leading civil engineering, surveying and grant writing firm in California and Oregon that leverages 108+ years of experience to design some of the most iconic projects across the Pacific West Coast. With 16 offices and 500+ staff, BKF has a unique team environment that fosters a diverse project portfolio with innovative design solutions. BKF specializes in the following market sectors: transportation, healthcare, mixed-use, residential, K-12, higher education, commercial, high-tech, civic and public agency projects.
Responsibilities may include:
- Lead the response to multiple concurrent pursuits by helping coordinate and produce high-quality proposals and presentations, including layout, formatting, proofreading, coordinating graphics, editing/reviewing and production
- Provide support to all BKF marketing staff in all offices, relative to specific communication objectives and initiatives
- Maintain marketing files in Deltek, Hubspot, InDesign, OpenAsset with project, contact, and prospect information
- Create content marketing initiatives in order to push key messages across all digital and print channels.
- Actively communicate and collaborate with the internal Marketing & BD Team
- A self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, a keen eye for detail, and thrives under deadlines
- Respond to multiple concurrent pursuits by helping coordinate and produce high-quality proposals and presentations, including layout, formatting, proofreading, coordinating graphics, editing/reviewing and production
- Coordinate with department managers for scope and fees, if needed
- Plan and execute various marketing campaigns in support of the firm’s strategic business plan
- Coordinate and produce award and recognition submittal packages
- Assist with special projects, as needed
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet deadlines
Knowledge and experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or English Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- 3-5 years of experience with the RFP process and proposal production, preferably with an A/E/C firm
- Compensation and title commensurate with experience
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
- Must have the ability to work well with others especially department managers, project managers and anyone involved in business development efforts.
- Prefer strong Graphic Design eye, but not required
- Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Deltek Vision experience a plus
Location & Salary
BKF supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work. This position will be based out of any of the following offices: Walnut Creek or Santa Rosa
Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $70,900 to $89,800 annually, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and performance.