Marketing & Communications Manager

Location: Reno, NV

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

For nearly 50 years, United Construction Company has proudly designed and built over 75 million square feet of facilities across the United States, creating spaces that inspire and serve communities. Our diverse portfolio spans private and public sector projects, including education, institutional, office, aviation, retail, medical, industrial, and tenant improvement initiatives.

At United Construction, we bring steady hands, straight talk, and a commitment to doing the job right—no shortcuts, no surprises. We don’t just construct buildings—we build trust, one project at a time. Our dedication to excellence and innovation shines through in our design/build, design-bid-build, and CMAR project delivery methods.

With a heartfelt commitment to our customers and communities, we approach every project with integrity, collaboration, and care, ensuring each structure we create stands as a testament to quality and enduring partnerships.

Job Overview

The Marketing & Communications Manager will lead our marketing efforts and implement unique strategies that support and drive business development. This role will focus on building brand awareness, enhancing our market presence, and establishing strong relationships within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

The list below is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. This professional in this role will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the position's changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

• Lead marketing strategy for design-build and CMAR services to grow brand preference across Nevada’s commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors.
• Research local bid opportunities, competitor wins, owner criteria, and delivery trends to sharpen messaging and pursuit focus.
• Own pre-qualifications, SOQs, and CMAR proposals—safety records, past-performance stories, graphics; maximize boilerplate reuse.
• Create pursuit-ready collateral (interview decks, leave-behinds, project visuals) that turn technical strengths into owner wins.
• Transform the company website into a 24/7 pre-qual engine: optimize SEO/SEM for ‘Nevada CMAR contractor’ and vertical-specific terms; gate SOQ downloads behind lead forms; sync LinkedIn/Instagram campaigns to CRM for MQL SQL tracking.
• Execute high-ROI events—secure speaking/booth slots at NAIOP, AGC, NCA; target 10:1 pipeline-value return.
• Showcase safety & quality credentials through case studies, video testimonials, and earned media.
• Cultivate media and influencer relationships—Nevada Business Magazine, ENR Southwest, A/E partners—for referrals and thought leadership.
• Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and media partners to support marketing and business development activities.
• Maintain centralized marketing library—photos, drone footage, data sheets, templates—accessible to BD and estimating.
• Collaborate on business development strategy and support client engagement initiatives.
• Manage marketing budget efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of marketing and communication experience, preferably in construction, with a proven track record of developing strategies that drive business growth and opportunities
• At least 3 years of progressive marketing management experience.
• Strong network of contacts in the media and industry, with the ability to foster relationships that generate opportunities.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and a passion for innovation.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
• The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• -401(k) plan with company Safe Harbor Contribution
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• A positive and collaborative work environment

Why United Construction?

At United Construction Company, we foster a vibrant and inclusive work environment where all team members contributions are deeply valued, and professional growth is nurtured with care. With a legacy of delivering exceptional projects across the United States, our team is renowned for its unwavering integrity, collaborative spirit, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Join us to build not just structures, but meaningful careers and lasting relationships, grounded in trust and a shared commitment to making a positive impact.

United Construction is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment at United Construction is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.

United Construction does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.