Sr. Marketing Specialist - Construction
Overland Park, KS, US
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117302
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
As the Sr. Marketing Specialist - Construction, you will have the opportunity to:
- Support delivery of construction marketing strategic plans, including brand management, marketing and communications efforts to promote Black & Veatch construction capabilities across Black & Veatch and its two subsidiaries, BVCI and OCI.
- Provide marketing support for recruiting efforts for professional, staff, and craft construction roles around the world; amplify the culture and value of construction professionals internally and externally; work with partners and clients to communicate the value of construction; and activate craft and staff voices to build BV’s reputation as an employer of choice.
- Serve as a marketing partner for construction capabilities at Black & Veatch and within the global marketing organization.
If you are someone who enjoys bringing ideas to life, working across teams, and continuously improving how marketing gets done, this role offers an exciting platform for growth.
The Team
Black & Veatch’s Enterprise Evolution team consists of critical functions focused on identifying market opportunities and bringing together our client-facing and growth efforts.
This role provides hands-on experience across marketing campaigns, working closely with broader marketing team and building marketing expertise. It will report to the Head of Marketing for Power Providers and Construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Work across BV Operations and segments (such as Power), and sub-brands such as BVCI and OCI to implement an integrated marketing plan that enhances the company’s construction brand, differentiates it from competitors, and communicates its value to clients.
- Manage implementation of marketing strategies and tactics to support construction talent acquisition teams.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand construction culture and capabilities, then help articulate construction differentiation and value internally and externally.
- Support the development of competitive analyses, market research, and proprietary research to understand market trends, competitor positioning, competitive capabilities, and industry marketing campaigns and tactics.
- Ensure integrity of Black & Veatch, BVCI, and OCI brands across internal and external marketing and communications.
- Coordinate with functional marketing teams to implement and manage tactical campaign execution.
- Support client-facing marketing activities, including industry events, association engagement, and coordination with account teams.
- Work closely with the marketing communications team to develop storytelling programs that elevate the reputation of BV construction internally and externally; amplify the pride of construction teams through the projects and value they create around the world.
- Plan, schedule, manage, and promote content through owned digital channels, including the website and social media channels in coordination with communications and social media teams.
- Support digital marketing campaigns, social media, website content, partner marketing, and promotional and marketing communications that contribute to audience engagement and growth.
- Coordinate public relations and media relations activities between project teams, business leaders, and external communications.
- Support the creation of onsite project assets, signage, and brand materials.
- Track, analyze, and report on campaign outcomes. Understand the impact of campaign efforts, recommend adjustments, and help develop and monitor KPIs.
Management Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication or a related field; or equivalent experience
- 6+ years related experience
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal.
- Strong track record of managing marketing campaigns day-to-day within a complex and matrixed B2B environment, particularly in a services industry.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple campaigns, events, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills; ability to effectively work across diverse teams and geographic locations is a must.
- Execution-focused mindset, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Understands the integrated marketing mix to support digital and traditional marketing efforts.
- Continuously explores new and innovative ways to deliver smarter, more effective campaigns, including with AI.
- Familiarity with construction processes and operations and/or recruitment marketing.
- Ability to travel by plane, navigate construction sites, and participate in tradeshows and recruiting events that may require long periods of standing and interacting with constituents.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
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