Marketing Coordinator - Cleveland, OH

About the Company

Celebrating 100 years in business, Higley Construction has been one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. Founded in 1925, the company is shaped by an unwavering commitment to its core values of people, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence. Higley Construction partners with clients to bring their goals and visions to life, guided by honesty, integrity, and mutual respect. The company builds more than buildings—it builds trust, relationships, and communities, creating environments where people can live, work, and thrive.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Higley Construction fosters a culture of shared success, job stability, and long-term financial growth for all employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

About the Role

The Marketing Coordinator reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications and is responsible for content creation used to develop winning proposals. This role manages and coordinates submissions from kickoff through final delivery, gathering and organizing information from multiple departments while keeping pursuit teams aligned with internal deadlines and requirements. The coordinator supports pursuit teams by drafting and editing copy and graphics, representing Higley Construction’s core values in day-to-day marketing and communications efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and create RFP, RFQ, and lump sum bid submissions, as well as organize and maintain a SharePoint library of proposal content.
• Coordinate the proposal process from kickoff through final submission, including establishing internal deadlines, scheduling and facilitating proposal reviews, interview preparation sessions, and other required meetings.
• Communicate submission requirements, gather input from multiple departments, track deliverables, and keep the pursuit team on schedule.
• Create project interview and client introduction presentations in collaboration with the project team.
• Draft proposal content, including graphics and business writing.
• Print, assemble, and deliver proposals and marketing collateral.
• Assist in developing and creating company marketing collateral while promoting Higley Construction’s brand and core values.
• Proactively contribute to the Business Development Department’s vision and strategy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Passion for Higley Construction’s core values, ethics, and integrity.
• Project management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines, balancing multiple tasks, and prioritizing deliverables.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Desire for long-term career growth.
• Ability to work in a team environment on challenging projects with tight deadlines.
• Ability to recognize when to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong communication skills, including conflict resolution, training, teaching, and presenting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Adobe InDesign, is a plus.
• Experience with state and federal A/E qualification forms is a plus.
• Experience drafting and editing industry-related RFQ/RFP proposal content and graphics is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (may be substituted with substantial work experience in the commercial construction or architecture & engineering industry).
• 1-2 years of experience in marketing, business writing, graphic design, or a related field is beneficial but not required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% employee-owned.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Health/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• 401k contributions/match.
• Life insurance/AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Volunteer Time Off & gift match program.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Paid family leave.
• Paid military leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Years of service awards.
• $1,500 referral bonus.
• Mentorship program.
• Tuition/certification reimbursement.
• Capability for up to 16 hours/week of remote work.
• Casual Friday policy.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Apparel allowance.
• Enterprise/National rental benefits.

Pay

Salary is determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience, as well as internal equity and alignment with the team. For Cleveland, OH, this ranges from $52,000 to $68,120 plus benefits and retirement program.

Schedule

This role may include up to 16 hours per week of remote work.

Job Requirements

Physical Activities: This role requires driving to and from offices, jobsites, meetings, client locations, events, and other work-related locations. It primarily involves working at a desk with prolonged periods of sitting or standing. Frequent use of hands and fingers is required for typing, writing, and handling documents or office tools. Repetitive hand and wrist motions are common during computer and data entry tasks. Effective communication is essential, including in-person, phone, and digital interactions. This role may occasionally require lifting or moving office materials or small equipment up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office or remote/home-based setting, with quiet to moderate noise levels. There may also be occasional visits to construction sites, where exposure to outdoor environmental factors may occur.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Additional Information

Higley Construction requires an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test, followed by company-wide annual and random testing for all employees. The company prohibits employees from being under the influence of substances such as drugs or alcohol during work hours and is dedicated to the safety of all individuals in its offices and jobsites.