Marketing Specialist presso TERRA Engineering, Ltd.

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary firm offering full-service engineering, landscape architecture and land surveying expertise. Our Mission is simple: Enhance Communities. We do this through our commitment to TERRA's Values: Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, and Collaboration. 

Our Chicago office has an opportunity for a Marketing Specialist in our Marketing & Business Development department. Please take a few minutes to learn more about us, the position, the skills and experience required, and the benefits we offer.

The Opportunity

Summary/Objective: Prepares proposals, qualifications packages, and marketing materials to help win new business and support project pursuits throughout the firm. Produces graphics and other content that support the firm's short- and long-term initiatives and maintain brand standards. Helps streamline marketing processes, contributes to internal and external communications, and may mentor less experienced team members.

More specifically, you’ll: 

• Conduct full life cycle of proposal research, development, organization and production with minimal supervision for increasingly complex projects
• Research and gather materials and information to prepare proposal drafts for review
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to understand the technical aspects of a project/proposal
• Produce a wide variety of content to support the company's branding, recruitment, and internal and external communications objectives 
• Participate in the development of communications strategies to bring awareness and visibility to the company’s brand
• Contribute to the evolution of brand voice and guidelines, providing input on industry-relevant market research and trends
• Represent the company at trade shows, career fairs, and other industry events and activities
• Collaborate with other marketing staff to produce and maintain staff bios/resumes, project documentation, technical accomplishments, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, writing, or similar
• 4+ years of experience with at least 2 years working in the A/E/C industry
• Business Development experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to successfully engage and build trust with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Conveys information through effective and timely verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing and production of proposals, prequalification packages, brochures and presentations
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize work effectively under multiple competing deadlines
• Works independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Proficient use of Office 365 products required
• Proficient using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Strong graphic design and technical writing skills
• Exercises sound judgement
• Performs assignments of increased difficulty as proficiency increases
• Good public speaking and presentation skills

• Ability to uphold workplace safety and follow TERRA's health & safety protocols
• Maintain a work schedule and location conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life/ADD and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care)
• Supplemental insurance options (voluntary life/ADD, accident, hospital, critical illness)
• Retirement plan options with safe-harbor match and profit-sharing
• Annual bonus potential
• Paid holidays and time off
• Hybrid/Flexible work arrangements for most positions
• Public transportation reimbursement (City of Chicago)
• Opportunities for advancement
• A personable culture conducive to growth and professional development

Estimated Salary Range: $62,000 - $70,000 Annually

In accordance with local law, the salary range is applicable to the position and location associated with this posting. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

A Little Bit More About TERRA:

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. was founded by Karen Steingraber and Jamil Bou-Saab in 1992, beginning their journey building strong relationships with clients. In 2000, Senior Vice President George Ghareeb joined the team and was appointed to manage operations in a then-newly opened office in Peoria, Illinois. Since then, TERRA has continued expanding our reach to broaden our markets and serve additional communities, having added offices in St. Louis in 2011, Milwaukee in 2013, and our newest office in Bolingbrook, Illinois in 2025.

We are proud of our 115+ employees who contribute their talent and skills to our success. As TERRA continues to grow, we maintain a strong focus on the development of our team members through mentorship, collaboration, and the continual refining of our collective body of knowledge. At TERRA Engineering, our mission of enhancing communities starts from within.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

The employment policy of TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.

TERRA Engineering, Ltd.  will recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. TERRA Engineering, Ltd.  does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

TERRA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to TERRA in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where TERRA 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 TERRA and TERRA 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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