MARKETING MANAGER

Position Summary

The Marketing Manager will support the continued growth and success of the A/E Group’s K-12, higher education, and state/local government markets by developing and managing marketing materials, proposals, brand initiatives, client engagement programs, and industry events. Based in Ithaca, NY, this role works closely with a collaborative team of professionals to promote the firm’s expertise in educational facility design, innovative learning environments, sustainable solutions, and emerging technologies.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead, manage, and advance the firm’s marketing initiatives to support strategic growth objectives across key markets.
• Partner with Business Development Leaders and technical staff across multiple offices to develop and implement marketing plans, client presentations, qualifications packages, and proposals.
• Contribute actively to a collaborative, innovative, and creative work environment by generating new ideas and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Represent the firm through active participation in professional, business, and community organizations, as well as industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events that foster client relationships and business opportunities.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all marketing, advertising, branding, and promotional activities to enhance the firm’s visibility and market presence.
• Develop, maintain, and manage the firm’s project experience database to ensure accurate, current, and accessible information for marketing and business development efforts.
• Coverage of a successful clearance of a Motor Vehicle history check.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant A/E/C marketing and proposal experience.
• 7–10+ years of experience in A/E/C marketing, proposal management, business development support, or professional services marketing.
• Experience with website content management platforms, including Squarespace.
• Experience developing strategic marketing plans, managing brand initiatives, and coordinating industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, project databases, and marketing analytics tools.
• Experience supporting pursuits for K-12, higher education, municipal, or state/local government clients.
• Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating cross-functional technical and professional teams to achieve marketing and business development objectives.
• Excellent technical writing, editing, proofreading, and content development skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Excellent verbal communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Access.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and experience developing professional marketing and proposal materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) and/or Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer and performing administrative tasks.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment on a frequent basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to read, analyze, and prepare detailed written documents, proposals, reports, and marketing materials.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry marketing materials, presentation equipment, trade show displays, or boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel periodically to company offices, client meetings, industry conferences, trade shows, networking events, and other business-related functions.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during meetings, conferences, trade shows, and marketing events.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

• The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.
• Work involves extensive use of computers, digital communication tools, and design software in an open or hybrid office environment.
• This role requires frequent interaction with project teams, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders through in-person meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Occasional extended hours as needed to meet proposal deadlines, event schedules, and business development commitments.
• The position requires adaptability to shifting project priorities, client expectations, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Work may occasionally involve tight deadlines, multiple concurrent projects, and high attention to detail under time-sensitive conditions.
• Collaboration across multiple time zones or with remote team members may be necessary, depending on project scope and firm structure.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, regular position, with typically standard working hours between 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. However, this position may require occasional extended hours to meet travel requirements, project milestones, deadlines, or client needs.

This position is considered hybrid, with a 40% office presence, 20% site visits and/or client meetings, and 40% remote presence (ability to work from a home location). This arrangement is subject to review and may change based on project need or at the company’s discretion.

Limited Section: Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000. Please note that this range reflects the pay scale that Tetra Tech reasonably expects to pay for the role. The salary will also depend on various factors, such as job duties and requirements, and relevant experience and skills.