Marketing Specialist

Michael Baker International

Marketing Specialist focusing on regional growth initiatives across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Ideal for experienced professionals in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support pursuit efforts through proposal development and marketing campaigns
Conduct market research and deliver insights that inform strategy
Coordinate advertising schedules, placements, and vendor relationships
Develop targeted lists and data for direct marketing campaigns and CRM tracking
Create and analyze sales and marketing performance reports
Design compelling proposals, presentations, and brand-aligned collateral
Lead award submissions that highlight project success and innovation
Facilitate proposal kickoffs, debriefs, and after-action reviews
Manage marketing deliverables, including schedules, proofs, and vendor coordination
Build engaging presentations, proposals, and reports using diverse media and data sources
Assist with planning and graphic support for local conferences and events
Maintain and enhance CRM/MSIS systems for accurate client and opportunity
Manage internal communications channels, including intranet, newsletters, and social media
Partner with office teams to plan culture-building events and employee engagement initiatives
Develop visually compelling graphics and content using Adobe Creative Suite

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 5+ years of marketing experience within the AEC or environmental consulting industry
Demonstrated ability to lead complex proposal efforts and effectively manage multiple, concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with website management and content updates (preferred)
Familiarity with IDOT EPAS and prequalification processes (preferred)
Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, and marketing automation tools (preferred)
Knowledge of the Illinois market and regional industry landscape (preferred)
Experience working with IDOT, as well as local counties and municipal agencies (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal developmentmarket researchsales and marketing performance analysisgraphic designtechnical writingeditingcontent managementCRM managementmarketing automation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationattention to detailtime managementcollaboration