Job description 

COMPANY INFORMATION: 

United Engineering Resources, Inc. (UER) is the parent company that oversees well-established geotechnical engineering and construction inspection and material testing firms, MatriScope Engineering Laboratories and Signet Testing Laboratories. With a rich history spanning 50 years, we have earned a stellar reputation in Northern and Central California for our unwavering commitment to exceptional service in the A/E/C industry. Our proactive project management approach, innovative practices, and adherence to traditional values have set us apart. 

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Currently, we have an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Marketing Assistant at our corporate headquarters, conveniently located in Downtown Sacramento, CA. This role offers a unique chance to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success. 

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At UER, our employees are united by a shared commitment to excellence, guided by a set of core practices and values. These values form the foundation of our business activities, upholding the highest standards of integrity, trust, ethics, and privacy. 

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We take pride in fostering an exciting and collaborative work environment, where teamwork is valued and strategic plans for long-term, sustainable growth in our core markets located throughout Northern California are in place. This is especially true of our small but mighty Marketing and Business Development team. 

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The following opportunity comes with a path towards major career development beginning in marketing/sales support. 

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THE TEAM: 

The marketing team at our company is a dynamic group that combines the excitement of a startup with the stability of an established company. Our significant growth in recent years has led us to handle over 400 proposals annually, including prestigious projects like the Golden 1 Center, AirBnB Headquarters, NorthStar Resort, and most recently, the new California Tower at UC Davis Health. This fast-paced environment presents ample opportunities to showcase your marketing skills, take on additional responsibilities, and expand your professional skill set while growing more comfortable in the construction industry. 

We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and while we work diligently to meet demand, we also prioritize team well-being. We organize interesting events, games, team lunches, and foster a fun group dynamic to ensure a positive work environment. 

Joining our marketing team means being part of an exciting and vibrant team that encourages personal and professional growth. Here, you can prove yourself, contribute to high-profile projects, and advance your career in a supportive and engaging environment. 

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POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Under Supervision of the Marketing & Communications Manager— 

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• Production of five (5) to ten (10) proposal responses weekly from short form sales letters to detailed Request for Proposal packages. 

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies and campaigns to promote the company’s brand and sales goals. 

• Provide general administrative support to the marketing team, including scheduling, coordinating meetings, and managing marketing-related inquiries. 

• Collaborate with the marketing team to create and maintain marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, and website content. 

• Coordinate and participate in industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote the engineering firm and establish brand presence. 

• Assist in the production of marketing collateral, such as graphics, videos, and other multimedia materials. 

• Support the preparation and submission of proposals, bids, and other marketing documents to prospective clients. 

• Assure overall high quality is maintained for all outgoing material. 

• Maintain & create company personnel resumes, project experience lists and narratives. 

• Utilize the Client Resource Management database (Salesforce) including maintenance of lead tracking, contacts, clients, and proposals. 

• Assure bid lists, public agencies vendor lists, City/County Building Dept Approved Special inspection lists are current. 

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong prioritization and time management skills. 

• Proactive and eager to learn, with a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a team. 

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment, meeting critical deadlines even under pressure. 

• Self-motivated and resilient, able to take initiative and drive projects forward with determination. 

• Hardworking and focused, consistently putting in the effort to achieve results and contribute to team success. 

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications (preferred), or demonstrated equivalent experience  

• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft (Word, Excel, Publisher) 

• Prior knowledge of RFP process with proposal preparation experience and or Marketing and proposal coordination experience (preferred) 

• Familiarity with A/E/C industry (preferred) 

 

Job Type: Full-time 

Pay: $25.00 per hour 

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To apply, please send resumes to:

marketing@matriscope.com