Marketing Specialist

Founded in 1970, commercial general contractor Blach Construction is recognized across the construction industry and general business community for its projects, innovation, employee engagement and community service. Quality and safety are at Blach’s core. As a result, the firm is continually ranked as a “Top Contractor in California” by Engineering News-Record, has received multiple “Construction Safety Excellence Awards” from the Associated General Contractors of California, and as a testament to its company culture, Blach has been recognized repeatedly since 2009 as a “Best Place to Work” in the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal/San Francisco Business Times. Blach Construction is a financially stable, award-winning, mid-sized general building contractor and construction manager headquartered in San Jose with operations throughout the greater Bay Area, Southern California, and the Central Coast Region.

Blach offers an outstanding benefits package, which you can read about on the company website, as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are encouraged and supported. For more information, check out the company’s website at www.blach.com.

Job Description

• PR/Social
  • Write press releases, media alerts, blog posts, award submissions and other initiatives that heighten awareness of Blach projects, capabilities, pedigree, awards, and more
  • Develop timely and relevant social posts – both planned and opportunistic – that position Blach as a thought leader
  • Work closely with Operations and partners to pitch workshops and speakers at industry events/conferences
• Digital Marketing
  • Maintain calendar and cadence of ongoing posts for social channels and Intranet; monitor engagement, respond accordingly
  • Regularly review and update content on blach.com
  • Update BDM Intranet page often
• Marketing and Sales Enablement Materials
  • Craft content for ads, brochures, slicks, case studies and more, sourcing imagery, creative assets and graphics as necessary
  • Collect and provide testimonials to/from valued partners
  • Assist BD pursuits team with updating resumes, project sheets and other pursuit-related materials as needed
• Visual Assets
  • Work closely with Marketing Design Associate to identify necessary photography and videography needs, aligning with architect (and other) partners to source professional photographers/videographers as needed
  • Develop on-brand elements and graphics that will be used within all Blach marketing materials
• Brand Management
  • Serve as Brand Steward, ensuring creative, voice and overall brand guidelines are upheld throughout the organization, especially throughout marketing materials
• General
  • Identify and execute compelling ways to market Blach as a leader in California commercial construction

Position Requirements

• Excellent creative writing and communications skills, with a firm command of grammar are required
• Graphic design and photography skills are preferred
• Flexible, self-starter who can prioritize a diverse workload, juggle multiple deadlines effectively
• Team player who also enjoys working independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress and social platforms are necessary; Adobe Creative Suite is preferred; Igloo Software is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree is necessary and 4-10 years of related marketing, communications, PR and/or or agency experience is highly desirable; AEC experience is a bonus

Benefits

Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service), holidays, and sick leave. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, profit-sharing, long-term disability insurance, cash bonuses based upon performance, professional development and education assistance, paid parental leave, credit union membership, adoption assistance, infertility treatment assistance, student loan pay-down program, health club/gym subsidy, professional affiliations and many other benefits. The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members.