Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!
Summary
Balfour Beatty in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Marketing Project Lead to join our team! The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting our business development, project delivery, and client engagement efforts. In this role, you will develop compelling, client-focused narratives that translate complex construction strategies and delivery approaches into clear, engaging messaging for projects ranging from $10 million to $500 million. This position offers a strong runway for continued professional development, learning, and long-term career growth, with exposure to a diverse portfolio of complex, high-value, marquee projects.
Essential Functions
- Lead the production of RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and award submissions, including research, writing, layout, and design.
- Develop persuasive, client-focused proposal content that requires minimal revision.
- Maintain and manage marketing assets such as project fact sheets, resumes, client testimonials, and databases.
- Review, proofread, and quality-check proposals and marketing materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and impact.
- Provide creative and project coordination support, including graphics development, event coordination, and vendor management.
- Represent the company professionally at industry events and association activities.
- Contribute to press releases, newsletters, and other internal and external communications.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 2-4 years of marketing or graphic design experience.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Technical Writing, or related field.
- Proven experience working with and utilizing Adobe InDesign to create and manage marketing and proposal collateral.
- Demonstrated consultative approach (in a group setting), with the ability to guide, advise, and influence leaders and stakeholders.
- Support the production of response to RFQs and RFPs, and award submissions, including research, writing, layout, and design.
- Experience developing marketing collateral across multiple formats, with strong skills in copywriting, photo editing, page layout, and presentation development.
- Ability to manage projects individually with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting marketing efforts within the construction, engineering, or AEC industry.
- Prior experience with proposal development and graphic design in a construction firm.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
- Experience with data and content management systems, including CRM or similar platforms.
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of marketing or graphic design experience
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field
- Experience using Adobe InDesign to create and manage marketing and proposal collateral
- Consultative approach with the ability to guide, advise, and influence leaders and stakeholders
- Experience supporting RFQ, RFP, and award submission production, including research, writing, layout, and design
- Experience developing marketing collateral across multiple formats
- Strong copywriting, photo editing, page layout, and presentation development skills
- Ability to manage projects independently with accountability and attention to detail
- Marketing experience within the construction, engineering, or AEC industry
- Proposal development and graphic design experience within a construction firm
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and other digital communication channels
- Experience with CRM or similar data and content management systems
What We Do
Balfour Beatty is an international infrastructure group operating across the UK, US and Hong Kong. Through its Infrastructure Investments, Construction Services and Support Services businesses, it develops and finances infrastructure, designs and builds civil engineering and building projects, and upgrades, manages, maintains and operates critical assets. Its work spans transportation, energy, utilities and social infrastructure, helping deliver essential infrastructure that supports communities and economic growth.
