Senior Marketing Manager

Senior Manager Of Strategic MarketingWe are seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Marketing to serve as the dedicated marketing partner for our Advanced Manufacturing & Life Sciences line of business, headquartered in Raleigh, NC. This is a high-impact, highly visible role that sits at the intersection of marketing strategy, business development, and capital project intelligence. The ideal candidate brings deep fluency in the engineering and construction (E&C) industry, a working knowledge of capital project execution, and the ability to build and execute marketing programs that resonate with sophisticated industrial clients - both domestically and internationally.This role demands someone who can operate at speed, manage complexity without losing precision, and take full ownership of outcomes that matter to the growth of the business. As ARCO's footprint in advanced manufacturing grows, this role will evolve with it - with the expectation that the right candidate will help identify and activate new market verticals as opportunities emerge.This is not a role for someone who punches the clock and checks the box. We are looking for a marketing professional who finds a way, brings energy and precision to everything they touch, and holds themselves accountable to outcomes - not just activity. Above all, we are looking for someone who brings the full package - strategic horsepower, executional discipline, and the personal character to be the kind of marketing partner our leaders genuinely want in their corner.ARCO Design/Build is a national leader in design-build engineering and construction, delivering integrated project solutions for the world's most demanding industrial and manufacturing environments. Our Advanced Manufacturing & Life Sciences line of business serves clients across pharmaceuticals, biotech, advanced materials, metals, automotive, clean energy, aerospace and defense, and next-generation manufacturing - with a portfolio of target markets that continues to expand as U.S. industrial investment evolves.This position represents a unique opportunity to shape the marketing strategy of one of the fastest-growing lines of business at a nationally recognized design-build firm - at a moment when advanced manufacturing investment in the U.S. is accelerating dramatically. You'll work alongside a highly experienced leadership team, have direct visibility with senior executives, and play a meaningful role in ARCO's national growth story.If you are someone who is wired to grow - who sees every project, every pursuit, and every market as an opportunity to learn something and raise the bar - this role was built for you.We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.Campaign Strategy & ROI OwnershipDesign, execute, and manage integrated marketing campaigns across digital, content, events, and direct channels - scoped to budget and driven by measurable outcomesOwn campaign performance from planning through reporting, with clear accountability for pipeline contribution, lead generation, and ROI delivered to the businessManage marketing budgets with discipline and precision, making smart tradeoffs to maximize return while staying on targetBuild and maintain reporting frameworks that give leadership clear, honest visibility into what is working and where to investLine Of Business MarketingDevelop and execute integrated marketing strategies aligned to the growth objectives of the Advanced Manufacturing & Life Sciences line of business nationallyCreate compelling positioning, messaging, and content that speaks to the capital project decision-making process - from site selection and feasibility through design-build deliverySupport business development with account-based marketing programs targeting key verticals including pharmaceuticals, biotech, metals, advanced materials, automotive, clean energy, and aerospace and defense manufacturing - with the flexibility and curiosity to develop programs in adjacent markets as the line of business scalesBuild and execute international marketing programs targeting foreign companies evaluating U.S. manufacturing investment, partnering closely with ADB's FDI practiceProject Promotion & Jobsite MarketingAttend project kickoff meetings and engage directly with project teams to understand the scope, complexity, and differentiating elements of what ARCO is buildingExtract the story from every project - identifying the technical achievements, delivery innovations, schedule wins, and client outcomes that set ARCO apart - and translate them into compelling market-facing contentDevelop and execute jobsite marketing programs that create visibility and brand credibility at the point of construction, including signage, photography, video, digital content, and milestone activationsBuild a disciplined cadence of project promotion across owned, earned, and paid channels - ensuring that ARCO's executed work actively feeds the business development pipelinePartner with project managers, operations leaders, and clients to capture content in a way that is accurate, on-brand, and respectful of confidentiality requirementsTreat every project as a proof point - connecting what we build to the markets we are targeting and the clients we want to winThought Leadership & Brand CredibilityLead thought leadership content development - white papers, case studies, technical articles, event presentations, and digital campaigns - that establish ARCO as the design-build partner of choice in advanced manufacturingStay consistently attuned to industry trends across the verticals we serve and proactively bring creative, market-relevant ideas that connect with decision-makers in new and differentiated waysBuild ARCO's credibility, trust, and confidence with prospects, clients, and industry influencers in the advanced manufacturing and life sciences space - treating brand reputation as a long-term asset, not a campaign outputCollaboration & Stakeholder PartnershipCollaborate closely with BD leaders, sellers, and seller-doers to develop pursuit materials, capability statements, and proposal content tailored to specific verticals and regions to support our Strategic Pursuits team.Communicate clearly and confidently with associates and executive leaders alike - including the ability to manage up effectively, bring well-reasoned recommendations, and navigate competing priorities with professionalismBuild credibility with internal leaders by consistently delivering quality work, following through on commitments, and demonstrating a clear connection between marketing activity and business resultsServe as an active contributor on strategic pursuits - bringing marketing firepower to high-value opportunities and functioning as a true team member alongside BD, pursuits, and operations leaders when the stakes are highestSupport trade show strategy, industry event participation, and sponsorship planning across domestic and international venuesPartner with ARCO's corporate marketing and communications team to ensure brand consistency while adapting messaging for technical, sophisticated audiencesNecessary Qualifications8+ years of marketing experience, with a meaningful portion in the engineering, construction, or industrial/manufacturing sectorsWorking knowledge of capital project execution - including design-build, EPCM, or comparable delivery models - and the ability to communicate credibly about project lifecycle, cost, and scheduleExperience marketing to or within industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, metals, advanced materials, automotive, clean energy, or aerospace and defense - with an appetite for learning and activating new verticals as business priorities shiftInternational marketing experience, including targeting foreign companies, navigating cultural nuance, and supporting FDI-related business developmentProven ability to develop high-quality technical content and thought leadership that drives engagement with senior-level industrial and real estate decision-makersProficiency with CRM platforms (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred), marketing automation tools, and digital marketing channelsBachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field; advanced degree a plusAbility to travel domestically and internationally as neededHow You Show UpYou have a winner's mentality - you find a way, and you consistently deliver what's expected plus oneYou bring a high level of vigor to your work - you are energized by complexity, not slowed by it, and you operate with a sense of urgency that matches the pace of the businessYou