About the role#
The Strategic Marketing Pursuits Intern supports the acquisition of work by assisting with pursuit strategy, proposal development, and the creation of marketing materials. You will work alongside experienced professionals to learn the fundamentals of pursuit marketing while contributing to active projects. This role provides exposure to the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, helping you develop skills in professional writing, graphic layout, and project coordination.
What you'll do#
- Assist with active proposals, qualifications packages, and pursuit deliverables.
- Gather and organize project and personnel information.
- Format proposal sections, resumes, and project sheets using established brand standards.
- Conduct proofreading and quality control to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Perform client, project, market, and competitor research.
- Assist with writing and editing marketing content.
- Participate in pursuit meetings and strategy sessions.
- Develop and update project sheets, presentations, and other marketing collateral.
- Identify and organize marketing assets and photography.
- Support the preparation of materials for client events and trade shows.
- Maintain CRM and marketing databases.
- Assist with presentation materials and interview logistics.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, business administration, or graphic design.
- Interest in marketing, proposal development, or the AEC industry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and a willingness to proofread work.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Capacity to work both collaboratively and independently.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and PowerPoint.
- Interest in developing skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign.
- Professional judgment, reliability, and accountability.
Location & details#
- Locations: Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- This position is paid.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Swinerton Builders
Swinerton Builders provides commercial construction, construction management, and design-build services. The company operates across the United States with 23 offices. It is a privately held firm founded in 1888. The company is 100 percent employee-owned and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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