Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP USA Inc. has a unique opportunity for a Senior Consultant, Marketing to carve out specialty expertise leading and supporting Property & Buildings pursuits in our Texas/Louisiana region as part of our Strategic Growth Team. This person can be located in one of the following offices: Dallas, TX, Houston, TX or Austin, TX. As an essential member of the Strategic Growth Team, the person in this role will have the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with the other members of our SGT, the region's technical experts, as well as our national business leaders.
Your Impact
Typical Responsibilities Include
- Leading and supporting the pursuit life-cycle from lead generation and capture planning to proposal development and presentation coaching for Property & Buildings Services which will include MEP, structural, commissioning and specialty building services such as built environment, acoustic, AV/IT, etc. for a variety of property and building types.
- Actively contributing to the development and maintenance of essential marketing data, including resumes, and project descriptions.
- Supporting additional marketing initiatives, as assigned.
To Get Specific, We're Looking For a Marketer Who
- Is a Collaborative and Empathetic Communicator: As marketers, communication is at the heart of what we do. From the ability to lead efficient and detailed proposal kick-off meetings to turning technical jargon into compelling copy, we're looking for a stellar communicator. Additionally, as this role will interface with a number of unique personalities and perspectives, the right candidate will excel at communicating with empathy.
- Brings Design Understanding: You don't need a degree in graphic design, but you should bring an understanding of InDesign layout and how to work with a designer to develop compelling graphics that support the value proposition.
- Is a Proactive Problem Solver: While the pursuit process may remain consistent across various opportunities, we are looking for someone who is excited about leading pursuits and working with the team to pre-position WSP and develop win strategies. Additionally, the right candidate will be able to largely self-direct through the process.
- Has a Meticulous Eye for Detail that Translates to Compliance, Time Management, and General Organization: To say compliance is critical would be an understatement. Being able to parse the RFQ/P for compliance, as well as read between the lines for messaging is key. Further, managing time, working efficiently to meet deadlines, all while keeping quality top of mind is crucial.
- Is a Lifelong Learner with an Appetite for Professional Development: We like people with lofty aspirations, a thirst for knowledge, and the gleam of friendly ambition in their eye. The best candidate will not only proactively seek professional development opportunities to up their own game, but will be excited to share their knowledge, expertise, and perspective to help their team grow.
Who You Are
Why You Should Apply
WSP's Strategic Growth Team is a national group of collaborative and innovative problem solvers who frequently work across districts and regions to secure the win, leveraging the expertise of the broader organization.
A continually expanding firm, WSP offers ambitious, self-starters an incredible opportunity for career development and growth. Training is an essential component of our culture, making it an excellent environment for the lifelong learner.
The Texas/Louisiana SGT is a collaborative, fun, and strategy-focused group. That's not to say the pursuits aren't challenging, because they are — in all the best and most rewarding ways!
WSP operates a hybrid work environment where employees are expected to work in the office three days per week to build connections and provide pursuit and proposal leadership with the option of working remotely the other days.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in marketing and proposal development in the AEC industry – emphasis in Property & Buildings, specifically healthcare preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, journalism or related field (or commensurate experience).
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign and demonstrated experience working with proposal layout.
- Photoshop and Illustrator experience are helpful, too, but not essential.
- Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
- Ability to travel, if required.
About WSP
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Notice To Third Party Agencies
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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