Senior Marketing Coordinator at D|Watts Construction – Alexandria, Virginia

Who We Are
At D|Watts, we’re not just building structures—we’re redefining the construction experience. Our team is made up of passionate problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and skilled professionals who take pride in delivering top-notch work.

We believe that success starts with great people, and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for individuals who genuinely care about their work and the people around them, who understand their strengths and are eager to grow, and who bring passion and determination.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role
We’re looking for a seasoned marketing specialist who brings deep experience in pursuits and proposals, understands how to elevate a brand through social media, and is comfortable managing website content within WordPress.

You will play a key role in shaping how we present our work, support business development efforts, and elevate the D|Watts brand across every touchpoint. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of qualifications, proposals, and interview materials from kickoff through final delivery.
• Manage multiple pursuits simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met, and deliverables are executed at a high level.
• Contribute to pursuits strategy, including messaging, positioning, and content development.
• Write, edit, and refine proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand voice.
• Create, update, and maintain marketing collateral, templates, and presentation materials.
• Apply strong graphic design skills to produce polished, high-quality deliverables aligned with brand standards
• Maintain and evolve brand standards across all marketing materials.
• Manage and coordinate content across social media platforms, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Assist with website updates and maintenance .
• Coordinate project, event, and staff photography.
• Support planning and execution of client-facing and internal events.
• Develop a strong understanding of D|Watts’ portfolio, clients, and market positioning.
• Proactively identify gaps, suggest improvements, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of AEC marketing experience with a strong focus on pursuits/proposals.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Illustrator required).
• Strong graphic design capabilities with a refined, detail-oriented eye.
• Experience managing and maintaining social media platforms.
• WordPress experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with RFQ/RFP and interview preparation processes.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Position Profile

This role requires someone who is:

• Able to execute quickly and thoughtfully under tight deadlines.
• A critical thinker who can connect the dots and contribute beyond task-based work.
• Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.
• Invested in producing work that reflects a high-end, design-conscious brand.

There is strong opportunity for growth within this role for someone who takes ownership, values quality, and is motivated to contribute at a high level.