About the Company – Celebrating 100 Years of Building Community & 100% Employee-Owned
Higley Construction has been one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. The company surpassed 100 years in business—a century shaped by an unwavering commitment to its core values of people, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence. Since its founding in 1925, Higley Construction has partnered with clients to bring their goals and visions to life, consistently guided by honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.
At Higley Construction, we build more than buildings — we build trust, relationships, and communities. From the offices where you work, to the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal, we create environments where people can live, work, and thrive. With every project, we go beyond bricks and mortar to connect people and place, delivering spaces that stand the test of time.
As a 100% Employee-Owned Company, we foster a culture of shared success, job stability, and long-term financial growth for all employees. Within the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you're building more than a career — you're building ownership.
Job Summary:
The Senior Marketing Coordinator reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications and plays a key role in developing proposals, presentations, and marketing materials that help win work and strengthen the company’s brand. This individual takes ownership of proposal development, coordinating with business development leaders and project teams to produce clear, compelling, client-focused submissions. The role requires strong writing and design skills, strategic thinking, and the initiative to manage key marketing projects from concept through completion. The Senior Marketing Coordinator also supports and mentors junior team members while upholding the company’s core values.
Responsibilities:
- Play an active role in executing the Business Development & Marketing Department’s strategy and vision.
- Lead the development of RFQ, RFP, and lump sum bid submissions, ensuring clear, compelling content tailored to each pursuit.
- Manage and maintain the SharePoint library of proposal content, templates, and best practices.
- Create project interview and client introduction presentations in collaboration with pursuit teams.
- Develop proposal content through persuasive business writing and thoughtful graphic design.
- Oversee the production and delivery of proposals and marketing materials, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion.
- Lead the development of company marketing materials, including brochures, advertisements, website content, and social media content.
- Identify and implement improvements to marketing workflows and proposal development processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen brand messaging and positioning.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to the company’s core values, ethics, and integrity.
- Manages multiple projects and deadlines, sets clear priorities, and delivers high-quality work on time.
- Is self-motivated, proactive, and organized, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Leads proposal development and marketing projects with minimal oversight.
- Coordinates internal teams, gathers input, and keeps contributors on track to meet deadlines.
- Communicates clearly, provides constructive feedback, and supports presentation development and interview preparation.
- Mentors junior team members and supports their professional growth.
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with state and federal architecture and engineering qualification forms is a plus.
- Brings strong business writing and graphic design skills, particularly in RFQ/RFP responses, proposals, and presentations.
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (can be substituted with substantial experience in the Commercial Construction or A/E industry).
- 3+ years of experience in marketing, proposal writing, and/or graphic design, preferably in the construction, architecture, or engineering industries.
Why Higley Construction?
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% Employee-Owned
- 25 days of Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Health/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- 401k Contributions/Match
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Volunteer Time Off & Gift Match Program
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Paid Family Leave
- Paid Military Leave
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Years of Service Awards
- $1,500 Referral Bonus
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
- Capability for up to 16 hours / week of remote work.
- Casual Friday Policy
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Apparel Allowance
- Enterprise/National Rental Benefits
Drug and Alcohol Screening Requirement
As part of your employment with Higley Construction, an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required. This is followed by company-wide annual and random drug and alcohol testing for all employees for the duration of your employment. Higley Construction prohibits employees from being under the influence of substances such as drugs or alcohol during work hours. Higley Construction is dedicated to the Safety of all individuals in our offices and our job sites.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following outlines the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activities: This role requires driving to and from office, jobsites, meetings, client locations, events, and other work-related locations as necessary. It primarily involves working at a desk with prolonged periods of sitting or standing. Frequent use of hands and fingers is required for typing, writing, and handling documents or office tools. Repetitive hand and wrist motions are common during computer and data entry tasks. Effective communication is essential, including in-person, phone, and digital interactions. This role may occasionally require lifting or moving office materials or small equipment up to 20 pounds.
Environmental Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office or remote/home-based setting, with quiet to moderate noise levels. There may also be occasional visits to construction sites, where exposure to outdoor environmental factors may occur.
This list of job requirements is subject to change at any time due to the needs of the business.
Higley Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Higley Construction is strongly committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination for all employees and candidates. It is the policy and practice that Higley Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, socio-economic status, age, disability, physical and mental ability, genetic information, service in the military, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
E-Verify Participation
Higley Construction participates in E-Verify. If hired, the employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States of America.
Notice to Recruiters & Agencies: Higley Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Do not send resumes to our jobs alias, website, or employees. All recruitment inquiries, agency communications, and any agreements must be directed exclusively to our Human Resources department. We are not responsible for agency or recruiting fees unless we specifically request those services in writing, and we will treat all unsolicited resumes as the property of Higley Construction.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or substantial Commercial Construction or A/E industry experience
- 3+ years of experience in marketing, proposal writing, and/or graphic design
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong business writing and graphic design skills, especially for RFQ/RFP responses, proposals, and presentations
- Experience with state and federal architecture and engineering qualification forms
What We Do
Higley Construction is a Cleveland-based, 100% employee-owned construction firm founded in 1925. It delivers commercial, industrial, and institutional construction projects, creating offices, schools, hospitals, and other environments where people live, work, and thrive. The company emphasizes high-quality project delivery, integrity, innovation, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence, while building durable relationships with clients and helping strengthen communities across the region for generations.
