Marketing & Communications Associate
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Reports to: Corporate Marketing & Communications Manager
Status: Full-Time
Position Overview
The Marketing & Communications Associate supports the marketing, communications, and business development efforts for Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE). This role is responsible for providing support for producing, coordinating, and maintaining marketing and qualification materials that support pursuit activity, client outreach, and brand visibility. The Marketing & Communications Associate works closely with engineers, project managers, department leadership, and senior marketing staff to translate technical services and project experience into clear, compliant, and brand-consistent communications.
The Marketing & Communications Associate reports to the Corporate Marketing & Communications Manager and supports BLE’s Marketing & Communications Specialist.
This position is execution-focused and requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in marketing or communications; experience within an AEC or professional services firm preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe InDesign and Photoshop required; familiarity with broader Adobe Creative Suite and Canva preferred.
- Proficiency with WordPress required, specifically for content and site management, experience with site configuration and design preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to edit technical content for clarity and consistency.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of meeting deadlines in a consulting environment.
Core Responsibilities
Website Management
- Maintain the development and maintenance of website content, including service pages, project pages, blog content, and team profiles.
- Provide third-party website and SEO partner coordination for content updates, optimizations, and publishing schedules.
- Obtain technical review and approval from project managers and department leaders prior to publishing content.
- Support development of digital content that aligns marketing activity with business development goals.
Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) & Proposal Support
- Develop, format, and assemble SOQs and qualification packages in accordance with client, agency, and procurement requirements.
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and department leaders to gather resumes, project descriptions, and technical content.
- Maintain SOQ templates, project experience libraries, and standardized content to support efficient pursuit execution.
- Support agency-specific qualification formats, including SF330s and similar submittal requirements.
Resume & Qualifications Management
- Maintain and update employee resumes for proposals, SOQs, and marketing use.
- Support the preparation and updating of staff bios, career summaries, and project experience narratives in coordination with technical staff.
- Ensure resume and project information is current, accurate, and consistent across all marketing platforms and databases.
Marketing Content & Brand Execution
- Assist with creating, editing, and formatting marketing materials including proposals, presentations, resumes, brochures, flyers, banners, templates, and digital assets.
- Ensure all marketing and communications materials comply with established brand standards, visual identity, and messaging guidelines.
- Assist in the management of internal graphic design and marketing requests across each of the firm’s departments.
Market Research & Target Client Support
- Support market and client research for marketing efforts across the firm’s service lines and geographic markets.
- Organize and support maintenance of lists of strategic clients, agencies, and partners using criteria provided by business development and department leadership for Mailing and Christmas Lists and events.
- Maintain association, conference, and industry contact lists and events calendar relevant to firm marketing and business development initiatives.
Photography & Visual Asset Management
- Coordinate with project managers to capture project site video/photography in accordance with site requirements.
- Assist in maintaining professional employee headshots for proposals, website, social media, and marketing use.
- Organize, label, and maintain digital video/photography and visual assets for accessibility and long-term use.
Events, Conferences & Outreach
- Provide assistance in preparing marketing collateral and materials for conferences, career fairs, client meetings, and industry events.
- Support the coordination of logistics, schedules, and marketing support before and after events.
- Support planning and execution of firm-hosted events such as office openings, open houses, and milestone celebrations.
Swag, Signage & Printed Materials
- Assist in managing branded swag requests, including design coordination, vendor communication, production tracking, and fulfillment.
- Support the design and coordination of printing and installation of office signage, event signage, and jobsite signage.
- Maintain inventory of marketing materials and coordinate reorders as needed.
Asset, Data & Administrative Support
- Maintain organized marketing servers, SharePoint folders, templates, and document libraries.
- Track website contact form submissions and provide monthly summaries of spam versus business inquiries.
- Support annual client gift and holiday card coordination, including contact list updates, ordering, and distribution tracking.
Platforms & Tools
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro)
- Canva
- Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- MailChimp
- Planable
- Website CMS (WordPress) and SEO platforms (via third-party coordination)
- Google Business
Professional Expectations
- Ability to work effectively in an in-office AEC consulting environment, with occasional travel to project sites or events.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
- Clear, professional communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, particularly with brand compliance, formatting accuracy, and technical content.
- Willingness to learn and apply AEC-specific marketing practices, proposal requirements, and industry terminology.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all duties, functions, or procedures that may be required. The organization reserves the right to modify this description and may, from time to time, reassign employees to alternate positions based on business needs. Such changes may occur without prior notice and are aimed at ensuring operational efficiency.
Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.
At BLE, our core principles shape everything we do. We put people first, prioritizing our clients, employees, and community in every decision. We believe trust is earned through honesty, dependability, and delivering on our promises. Clear, timely communication keeps our clients and partners informed, while a commitment to excellence drives us to produce work that consistently sets the standard in our industry. Most importantly, we honor every commitment we make and believe that no challenge is too complex when the right people work together. These values define who we are, how we operate, and the kind of team we continue to build.
Notice to applicants:
Background checks are conducted as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, and global watchlist screening.
To be considered applicant:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and be able to interview on site where the position is located.
Why Join Us?
- Industry-leading reputation with a diverse and growing project portfolio.
- Collaborative, supportive work environment where your leadership makes a visible impact.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic, expanding organization.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and more.
Benefits
- Medical/Vision/Dental
- 401(K) with partial company matching
- Life Insurance
- Short/long term disability
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Eight (8) paid holidays
- Educational re-imbursement programs (conditions apply)
- Vehicle allowance (conditions apply)