MARKETING & PROPOSAL SPECIALIST/SR. MARKETING & PROPOSAL SPECIALIST
Citadel CPM, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
ABOUT CITADEL CPM
Citadel CPM is a California corporation, headquartered in Pasadena with offices in Fullerton, Long Beach, Riverside, and Sacramento, as well as Phoenix, Arizona. Citadel was established in 2006 to provide professional construction project management services to Federal, State, and municipal agencies in the justice, corrections, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and military market sectors.
ABOUT THE TEAM Our team is dedicated to making our clients' vision a reality while delivering on their budget, schedule, scope, and quality expectations. Our team is committed to resolving issues in a professional and collaborative manner with integrity always foremost in mind. We are proud to know that Citadel is regarded as a team of reputable professionals that clients seek out to help them manage their construction projects, and that industry professionals aspire to join. Citadel's reputation has been built on a set of three principles that form our core values: Integrity, Professionalism, and Responsiveness.
ABOUT THE ROLE The Marketing & Proposal Specialist or Sr. Marketing & Proposal Specialist is a motivated, detail-driven, and passionate professional who will support our day-to-day marketing efforts, develop winning proposals, and support our strategic business growth. Experience in Adobe InDesign with proficiency in a CRM system are required. This role plays a key part in Citadel’s pursuit efforts, leading and supporting the creation of high-quality proposals, presentations, and marketing materials that position the firm as a trusted construction and program management partner.
ABOUT YOU We're looking for someone with at least 5 years of marketing and proposal coordination experience within the AEC industry who can manage the end-to-end proposal process with precision, creativity, and strong storytelling. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys blending strategy, writing, design, and coordination to deliver compelling materials that help win work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Marketing:
Support firmwide marketing initiatives by developing marketing collateral, resumes, project sheets, and qualifications packages
Assist with brand-building efforts including presentations, internal and external communications, and special marketing initiatives
Help maintain marketing databases, templates, and content libraries to support efficient pursuit delivery
Maintain company certifications
Mine sales opportunities, maintain sales pipeline, and conduct opportunity research
Partner closely with internal teams across construction management, program management, and leadership to gather information and refine messaging
Proposals
Manage multiple pursuits and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Continuously improve proposal processes, tools, and best practices to enhance consistency, efficiency, and quality
Craft cohesive proposal narratives that align team strategy, project experience, and client needs
Produce visually polished, well-organized materials that meet Citadel’s brand standards and elevate overall proposal quality
Branding
Monitor logo/branding
Maintain company website
Maintain social media feeds
Business Development Support
As-needed support in business development functions
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5-10 years of experience as a Marketing & Proposal Specialist
10-15 years of experience as Sr. Marketing & Proposal Specialist is required, some of which in the architecture/engineering or construction management industry
Proficiency with Adobe
InDesign
and CRM software is required, Deltek or Unanet/Cosential is preferred
Proficiency with MS Office Suite software is required
Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required
Excellent organizational skills are required
Some experience with AI & automation is desirable
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain discretion is required
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Creative Writing, Journalism, English, or related field preferred
Additional Requirement: Valid and current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Citadel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. Citadel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, natural origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
To request an interview accommodation please send an email to
recruitadm@citadelcpm.com
In compliance with the local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range therefore for location where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, licenses, skill set, experience and/or performance. Base pay is only one component of Citadel’s total compensation packages for employees.
Pay range for the Marketing & Proposal Specialist is $60,000 - $80,000 salary per year.
Pay range for the Sr. Marketing & Proposal Specialist is $75,000 - $90,000 salary per year.
Featured Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Paid Time Off (PTO) for personal time, sick days, and holidays
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ABOUT THE TEAM Our team is dedicated to making our clients' vision a reality while delivering on their budget, schedule, scope, and quality expectations. Our team is committed to resolving issues in a professional and collaborative manner with integrity always foremost in mind. We are proud to know that Citadel is regarded as a team of reputable professionals that clients seek out to help them manage their construction projects, and that industry professionals aspire to join. Citadel's reputation has been built on a set of three principles that form our core values: Integrity, Professionalism, and Responsiveness.
ABOUT THE ROLE The Marketing & Proposal Specialist or Sr. Marketing & Proposal Specialist is a motivated, detail-driven, and passionate professional who will support our day-to-day marketing efforts, develop winning proposals, and support our strategic business growth. Experience in Adobe InDesign with proficiency in a CRM system are required. This role plays a key part in Citadel’s pursuit efforts, leading and supporting the creation of high-quality proposals, presentations, and marketing materials that position the firm as a trusted construction and program management partner.
ABOUT YOU We're looking for someone with at least 5 years of marketing and proposal coordination experience within the AEC industry who can manage the end-to-end proposal process with precision, creativity, and strong storytelling. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys blending strategy, writing, design, and coordination to deliver compelling materials that help win work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Marketing:
Support firmwide marketing initiatives by developing marketing collateral, resumes, project sheets, and qualifications packages
Assist with brand-building efforts including presentations, internal and external communications, and special marketing initiatives
Help maintain marketing databases, templates, and content libraries to support efficient pursuit delivery
Maintain company certifications
Mine sales opportunities, maintain sales pipeline, and conduct opportunity research
Partner closely with internal teams across construction management, program management, and leadership to gather information and refine messaging
Proposals
Manage multiple pursuits and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Continuously improve proposal processes, tools, and best practices to enhance consistency, efficiency, and quality
Craft cohesive proposal narratives that align team strategy, project experience, and client needs
Produce visually polished, well-organized materials that meet Citadel’s brand standards and elevate overall proposal quality
Branding
Monitor logo/branding
Maintain company website
Maintain social media feeds
Business Development Support
As-needed support in business development functions
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5-10 years of experience as a Marketing & Proposal Specialist
10-15 years of experience as Sr. Marketing & Proposal Specialist is required, some of which in the architecture/engineering or construction management industry
Proficiency with Adobe
InDesign
and CRM software is required, Deltek or Unanet/Cosential is preferred
Proficiency with MS Office Suite software is required
Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required
Excellent organizational skills are required
Some experience with AI & automation is desirable
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain discretion is required
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Creative Writing, Journalism, English, or related field preferred
Additional Requirement: Valid and current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Citadel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. Citadel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, natural origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
To request an interview accommodation please send an email to
recruitadm@citadelcpm.com
In compliance with the local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range therefore for location where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, licenses, skill set, experience and/or performance. Base pay is only one component of Citadel’s total compensation packages for employees.
Pay range for the Marketing & Proposal Specialist is $60,000 - $80,000 salary per year.
Pay range for the Sr. Marketing & Proposal Specialist is $75,000 - $90,000 salary per year.
Featured Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Paid Time Off (PTO) for personal time, sick days, and holidays
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