SafirRosetti Technology Design Consulting specializes in low voltage systems consulting for the AEC industry. We are looking for a skilled professional to join our national marketing team as Business Development Manager for the Southwestern Region. This full-time position will require an energetic, high achiever with proven communication & strategic planning skills.

SafirRosetti TDC is a successful firm headquartered in Oakland with offices in Seattle, L.A., Dallas, Chicago and N.Y. Our experience and diverse service offerings have made us recession-proof during these challenging economic times. We are dedicated to providing skilled and client-oriented consulting services for new construction projects & system upgrades.  Our typical clients are A&E firms, Design/Build Contractors & Construction Managers, and end-users in the Public & Private Sector.

The Job Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain business relationships with key clients.
• Identify business opportunities in the Southwestern Region through client contacts, lead organizations, & internet / telephone research.
• Develop a marketing plan and strategic approach to winning work in collaboration with firm principals and our national marketing team.
• Leverage opportunities by creating teaming partnerships with architects, engineers, & design/build teams.
• Become an active participant / leader in marketing associations, such as SMPS Dallas, and professional security, technology, and industry trade organizations such as IAHSS and SCUP.
• Attend pre-proposal meetings for identified projects.
• Present Lunch & Learn programs and assist with regional symposiums, workshops, forums and seminars.
• Assist our Proposal Center as needed in preparing responses to RFQs & RFPs.
• Promote to target market end-users including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and healthcare organizations.
• Work collaboratively with our other Business Development Managers as a member of the BD team.
• Convert relationships and opportunities into contracts for SafirRosetti’s services.

The Job Requirements:

• Possess 5-8 years of BD experience to the AEC industry and end-users
• Security & low-voltage technology subject-matter expertise is a plus
• Self–motivated; able to work independently.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2007 & Visio; experience using InDesign & Photoshop preferred but not required.

The Benefits of working at SafirRosetti:

• A competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
• We promote professional development, team approach, innovation, & industry best practices.
• We provide opportunities for advancement within a growing international firm.

Interested applicants:  Send a letter of interest & resume to Sandy Zirulnik, President, SafirRosetti; SZirulnik@safirrosetti.com.

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking a Public Information / Community Relation Representative for our DART project. The purpose of this job is to provide Public Information and Community Relations (PI/CR) services to alternative delivery projects and to support the Business Development department in the creation of alternative delivery proposal submittals.
 
FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Public Information and Community Relations representative
• Manage assignments, pricing, approval of assignments for PI/CR subcontractor
• Provide marketing department assistance for alternative delivery projects

 IMPORTANT SKILL SETS

• Public speaking
• Proactive and self starter
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work on multiple projects and complete high quality work against strict and conflicting deadlines
• A positive, collegial attitude and a high level of professionalism
• Must be able work flexible hours as needed or required by project or proposal deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have excellent organizational, file management and time management skills to effectively meet multiple deadlines.

 SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement Public Information and Community Relations plan to support alternative delivery projects.
• Serve as PI/CR representative on projects
• Responsible for maintaining public contact (issue/compliant) log for the project
• Respond to all contacts and bring in additional resources as needed to address the complaint or issue
• Report on the log monthly with owner
• Responsible for managing and assigning tasks to PI/CR subcontractor on project
• Develop assignment and agreed pricing
• Review and approve work
• Attend owner PI/CR meetings
• Represent project in community meetings
• Public speaking at meetings
• Develop and update Powerpoint presentation for community meetings
• Provide written monthly reports on all PI/CR activities
• 2 page Quarterly Newsletter
• Continually update www.austinprojects./com website
• Community Notices

MARKETING - PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

• Supporting the Marketing Department with all phases of the alternative delivery proposal process including response planning and development, content development and management, quality control and delivery as well as the following:
• Working with the team to develop proposal “win” themes
• Compiling and reworking operational information, personnel qualifications and corporate background sections to meet specific RFP requirements
• Compiling technical writing summaries or examples provided by others into cohesive, accurate documents
• Creating and updating internal and external resumes
• Developing graphics, organization and flow charts
• Participating with Project Managers on selection and recommendation of appropriate projects and personnel to be included in proposals
• Researching information for proposal, both internal and external; may include interviewing subject matter experts
• Coordinating all related proposal workflow including writers’ assignments, review cycles, version control, processing support and adherence to proposal schedule
• Assisting with proposal reviews, incorporation of changes to document and coordination of document pieces
• Proofreading and editing proposal text for grammar, spelling, comprehension, consistency and internal style standards
• Printing, packaging and organizing the delivery of the final response
• Maintaining the RFP knowledgebase to ensure current and accurate information
• Performing other related duties to support special projects and business development activities as assigned

TECHNICAL DEMANDS

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CS4: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
• Microsoft Office products

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must frequently 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 ability to adjust focus.
• Apply at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=AUSTININDUSTRIES&cws=4&rid=860

Who is Austin Bridge & Road: As the name implies, we are builders of Bridges and Roads.  We are a 100% employee-owned company with a large, growing backlog. Operating out of Irving TX, we have a number of offices located in Texas, Arizona, Louisiana and Mississippi.
 
We provide: Job stability, competitive pay, and benefits including: Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability coverage, paid vacation and holidays.
 
EOE M/F/Vet

Baird Hampton & Brown, a Fort Worth based engineering & surveying firm, is currently seeking a Marketing Director for its Fort Worth office.
Practice Areas include Public Works, Urban/Land Development, Facilities Infrastructure, and Building Construction.
Technical services are offered in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Plumbing, Electrical Engineering and Land Surveying.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordination of proposals and SOQ’s
• Coordination of interview strategy and materials required
• Identification of project pursuits and teaming opportunities
• Client and competitive research, market trends and background information for project opportunities
• Development, implementation, and follow through for strategic marketing campaigns
• Developing and enhancing business opportunities and relationships with agencies, companies, prime consultants, contractors and individuals
• Active participation in industry networking, and client organizations with the result of developing a network of key contacts
• Coordinate A/E/C team wide marketing efforts for large projects
• Client Management System maintenance through CRM database
• Marketing database maintenance
• Website maintenance
• Development and maintenance of annual budget
• Supervision and mentorship of marketing assistant

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5-10 years experience in A/E/C industry in a marketing management capacity
• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization and prioritization skills; writing skills; follow up skills; cold calling and networking skills
• Passion for Marketing and Obsession for Growing the Practice
• Software proficiencies including: Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suites Software (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, etc…)

BHB offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and 401k.
Please email your resume along with a work sample to careers@bhbinc.com.