Chief Marketing Officer | Transportation

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)Location: Atlanta, GA Industry: Transportation Engineering, Infrastructure, and ConsultingAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a strategic and growth-oriented Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead the marketing, brand, communications, and business development strategy for a rapidly growing engineering consulting firm focused on transportation infrastructure across the Southeast and beyond. This executive leadership role will be responsible for driving market visibility, client engagement, proposal strategy, brand positioning, and revenue growth initiatives that support the firm's long-term business objectives.The ideal candidate brings a blend of executive marketing leadership, AEC industry expertise, and a proven ability to align marketing efforts with operational growth goals.

This individual will work closely with the CEO, transportation practice leaders, regional operations teams, and business development professionals to strengthen the firm's position with DOTs, municipalities, transit agencies, airports, and private-sector infrastructure clients.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipDevelop and execute a firmwide marketing and growth strategy aligned with corporate objectives.Serve as a member of the executive leadership team, contributing to overall business planning and growth initiatives.Lead annual marketing, communications, and brand planning efforts.Identify emerging market opportunities, transportation funding trends, and competitive positioning strategies.Brand & CommunicationsElevate the firm's brand throughout the transportation and infrastructure marketplace.Oversee corporate communications, public relations, digital marketing, social media strategy, and thought leadership initiatives.Ensure consistent messaging across all client-facing channels and regional offices.Champion employer branding and recruiting marketing efforts to attract top engineering talent.Business Development & Pursuit ExcellencePartner closely with transportation leadership teams to drive pursuit strategy for major projects and programs.Improve win rates through strategic positioning, client intelligence, and competitive market analysis.Support key-account management initiatives and executive-level client engagement.Marketing OperationsLead and mentor a high-performing marketing and communications team.Drive implementation of CRM strategies, client segmentation, and campaign management initiatives.Oversee marketing budgets and resource allocation across multiple offices and business units.Ideal BackgroundWe are particularly interested in leaders who have built and elevated marketing organizations within engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, construction, or transportation-focused professional services firms.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.Master's degree (MBA preferred).15+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience.7+ years leading enterprise marketing teams within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry.Demonstrated experience supporting transportation engineering, roadway, bridge, transit, aviation, or infrastructure-focused practices.Strong understanding of DOT procurement, qualifications-based selection processes, and public-sector pursuit strategies.Experience leading proposal, brand, communications, and business development teams.Proven record of contributing to significant revenue growth and market expansion.Desired Leadership TraitsStrategic and visionary executive presence.Strong collaborator capable of influencing senior technical and operational leaders.Data-driven decision-maker who balances creativity with measurable business outcomes.Exceptional storyteller capable of translating technical expertise into compelling client value propositions.Growth-minded leader with a passion for developing teams and building culture.Ideal backgrounds that include:Leading corporate marketing and growth functions for multi-office engineering firms.Managing transportation-focused pursuit and proposal teams.Developing integrated marketing, communications, and public affairs strategies.Supporting relationships with agencies such as GDOT, NCDOT, SCDOT, TDOT, MARTA, airport authorities, and municipal transportation departments.Driving brand growth during periods of rapid expansion, acquisitions, and geographic diversification.Building high-performing marketing teams focused on measurable revenue impact.Compensation: Executive-level compensation package including base salary, annual incentive plan, long-term incentives/equity participation (where applicable), comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance if needed.This role offers the opportunity to shape the future growth of a respected transportation engineering firm while helping deliver projects that improve mobility, connectivity, and infrastructure throughout the Southeast.

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