Marketing Director at O'Donnell/Snider Construction – Houston, Texas

At O'Donnell/Snider Construction, marketing plays a critical role in how we win work, build relationships, and position ourselves in the market.

We’re looking for a Marketing Director to lead our marketing function across pursuit strategy, brand positioning, and team development. This role is a key partner to executive leadership and will directly influence how we compete, grow, and scale.

Lead Pursuit Strategy & Positioning

· Drive capture planning and strategy for key pursuits before proposals begin

· Partner with operations and business development leaders to define win strategies

· Shape messaging, differentiators, and interview strategies that help us win work

Own Brand & Market Positioning

· Elevate how we tell the story of our projects, people, and client success

· Ensure consistency across proposals, marketing materials, and communications

· Identify opportunities to strengthen our brand in target markets

Lead & Develop the Marketing Team

· Manage and mentor a team of 3 marketing professionals

· Build structure, accountability, and growth paths within the team

· Elevate the function from execution-focused to strategic and proactive

Drive Process Improvement & Efficiency

· Improve proposal workflows and overall marketing operations

· Optimize the use of tools such as Procore, Monday, and other platforms

· Implement systems that allow marketing to scale with company growth

Enhance Client Experience & Retention

· Support client engagement and retention strategies

· Collaborate with project teams to highlight milestones and successes

· Identify ways marketing can strengthen long-term client relationships

Act as a Strategic Partner to Leadership

· Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on marketing and pursuit strategy

· Bring solutions and recommendations—not just updates

· Represent marketing in cross-functional conversations across the organization

· 8 - 12 years of experience in AEC marketing, pursuit strategy, or related leadership roles

· Proven experience leading capture strategies, proposals, and interviews for complex projects

· Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor a team

· Ability to translate technical project information into clear, compelling messaging

· Experience working closely with operations, preconstruction, and executive leadership

· Process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

· Direct impact on how we win work and grow the business

· Opportunity to build and shape the marketing function as a strategic driver

· High visibility with executive leadership and key pursuits

· Balance of strategy and hands-on executio

· 401K

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· Life Insurance