Root Architects - Marketing, Business Development & Real Estate Associate

Industry: Architecture + Construction (Design-Build / Development-Focused)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic, outgoing, and highly motivated professional to join our integrated architecture and construction team. This role blends marketing, business development, and real estate opportunity sourcing, making it ideal for someone who thrives in social environments, enjoys building relationships, and has an eye for identifying deals and project potential.

The ideal candidate will represent the firm in both professional and social settings, actively pursue new work, and help identify real estate opportunities that align with our design-build and development goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a primary ambassador for the firm, cultivating and maintaining relationships with clients, brokers, developers, and industry partners

  • Actively participate in networking events, client meetings, industry functions, lunches, golf outings, and social engagements

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through online databases, procurement platforms, and industry networks

  • Prepare, coordinate, and submit RFQs, RFPs, and design-build proposals in collaboration with internal teams

  • Source and evaluate potential real estate opportunities, including off-market deals, redevelopment sites, and strategic acquisitions

  • Build relationships with brokers, property owners, and developers to uncover new project opportunities

  • Assist in due diligence efforts for potential development projects

  • Develop and execute marketing strategies to support business development goals

  • Manage and grow the firm’s social media presence, ensuring consistent and engaging content aligned with brand identity

  • Assist in the creation of marketing materials, presentations, and project narratives

  • Track leads, opportunities, and client interactions to support strategic growth

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Real Estate, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 3+ years of experience in marketing, business development, real estate, or a related role (AEC industry preferred)

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a natural ability to connect with people

  • Experience preparing RFQs/RFPs and navigating procurement platforms is highly desirable

  • Familiarity with real estate markets, site selection, and development processes is a strong plus

  • Active real estate license (or willingness to obtain one) is highly preferred

  • Proficiency in social media management and content creation

  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple pursuits and deadlines

Key Attributes:

  • Outgoing, personable, and relationship-driven

  • Professional, polished presence

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with an eye for opportunity

  • Comfortable in both structured business settings and informal client environments

  • Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through

  • Willingness to travel as needed

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of architecture, construction, and real estate development

  • Direct involvement in sourcing and shaping projects from concept to completion

  • A relationship-driven, entrepreneurial culture

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives tied to new work and opportunities generated

Contact: 

  • Kim McGlone <kim@arcroot.com>