Director or Senior Director Marketing

We are inviting applications for the Director or Senior Director of Marketing at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., a leading 100% employee‑owned commercial construction firm based in Southern California. This role is a key leadership position responsible for driving sales strategy that supports the growth and expansion of our offices in Newport Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, as well as broader Southern California.

McCarthy’s culture is built around core values of Genuineness, Inclusion, and Excellence. Our teams are empowered through award‑winning training, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive culture that celebrates collaboration and innovation.

• Serve as a member of the extended regional leadership team, representing marketing perspectives in office‑level and regional decision‑making.
• Partner with Marketing leadership and Business Development to align marketing and sales initiatives with each office’s goals and growth plan.
• Collaborate with department leaders on strategy and pre‑positioning efforts.
• Champion McCarthy’s Core Values and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the marketing team.
• Support the development of the region’s annual marketing plan in coordination with business development.
• Collaborate and provide strategic guidance on department priorities, including market positioning, competitive differentiation, and pursuit strategies.
• Mentor, coach, and develop marketing professionals at multiple levels, ensuring consistent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Drive accountability by establishing clear ownership, optimizing workflows, and ensuring consistent execution across all marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate on communication and strategy for targeted marketing campaigns, strategic pursuits, proposals, and presentations to drive new business wins.
• Deploy brand positioning and external communications, ensuring alignment with regional and national messaging.
• Support and manage key client and community‑facing events, including industry conferences and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Lead efforts in market, competitive, and project intelligence to inform pursuit strategies and market positioning.
• Ensure consistency and excellence across all marketing deliverables, including proposals, presentations, digital campaigns, and thought‑leadership content.
• Partner with Business Development teams to capture, organize, and structure key data to support informed decision‑making.
• Lead account management efforts to strengthen client relationships and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams – Marketing Leadership, Business Development, Preconstruction, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, and Legal – to maintain compliance and alignment in all marketing materials.
• Maintain strong working relationships with corporate teams to ensure consistency of tools and processes across offices.
• Lead members of the marketing team, managing performance, workload, and resource allocation to support business goals.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and processes to ensure efficiency and quality across all marketing functions.
• Provide regular feedback, recognition, and structured development opportunities for direct and skip‑level reports.
• Create a collaborative and high‑trust culture that empowers team members and fosters ownership of results.
• Monitor and report on marketing performance metrics to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.

• BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience in the construction or related professional services industry.
• Deep knowledge of marketing strategies, proposal development, and pursuit management in the construction industry.
• Proven ability to create and execute integrated client‑management plans that drive measurable business results.
• Strong background in leading proposal strategy and client interview preparation for complex, high‑value pursuits.
• Track record of building and managing high‑performing marketing teams, with experience in talent development and succession planning.
• Excellent strategic thinking skills, translating business goals into actionable marketing strategies.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to influence and engage at the executive level.
• Skilled at balancing creative storytelling with data‑driven decision‑making.
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable leadership style with a commitment to team success.

For Southern California locations only, the salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 per year. Total compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, training, and market considerations.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We also comply with all applicable EEO regulations.