Proposal Manager en LJA Engineering, Inc.

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Marketing Manager at LJA Business Solutions, you will be responsible for managing team efforts to prepare responses, submittals, and proposals; and conducting other marketing activities related to specific targets or prospects as needed. This individual will play a pivotal role in elevating the firm’s brand in Florida, and supporting pursuit efforts through compelling, client- focused marketing initiatives.

This position requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on collaboration with practice leaders, technical staff, and business development teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with marketing team leads and key stakeholders to enhance the firm’s Florida brand presence through communications and external-facing materials.
• Support pursuit planning and business development efforts by working closely with operations and BD teams to develop client proposals and submittals.
• Ensure consistency and quality in the presentation of marketing materials by standardizing formats and refining messaging.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for Florida marketing - overseeing the development of regional marketing collateral, including brochures, one-pagers, and client-focused materials, in collaboration with the creative team.
• Work closely with Marketing’s Events/Comms team on Florida events and communications, ensuring that industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events align with business goals and reinforce brand identity.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS:

• Act as the marketing main point of contact/leader in managing key internal initiatives that contribute to LJA Florida’s market expansion.
• Maintain alignment and communication between Florida operations and corporate marketing managers, ensuring seamless execution of growth-focused initiatives.
• Ensure all materials, messaging, and branding efforts consistently reflect LJA’s identity and business objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 6+ years of marketing experience in the AEC industry preferred.
• Proven experience managing complex proposals and marketing campaigns.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems (e.g., Deltek Vantagepoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams across multiple time zones, including senior leadership and technical staff.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• The ability to guide and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and manage emotions to foster a positive and productive work environment, especially under pressure.
• Experience in addressing challenges with creative and effective solutions, ensuring smooth progress even when faced with last-minute changes or gaps in information.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.