Water/Wastewater Business Development & Marketing Specialist

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Water/Wastewater Business Development & Marketing Specialist for an office-based position in Phoenix, AZ. This role supports holistic brand-building and strategic growth to strengthen the firm’s visibility and presence within the Water/Wastewater industry, while helping capture new business pursuits through coordinated networking and marketing activities.

Role Overview

The position is based at 1661 East Camelback Road, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 and centers on expanding Kimley-Horn’s Water/Wastewater practice. The specialist will contribute to market-facing growth efforts with an emphasis on brand presence, relationship development, and pursuit support for targeted clients and projects. The role also involves partnering with internal stakeholders to align marketing support with project manager forecasts and upcoming opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a catalyst for growth of Kimley-Horn’s Water/Wastewater practice
• Assist with identification, relationship building, pursuit, and proposal strategy for targeted clients and projects
• Support business development activities to help ensure adequate, profitable new business is captured
• Research business opportunities and contribute to strategy development
• Positively represent Kimley-Horn through active engagement in networking events, activities, and organizations
• Partner with project managers to strategize around market forecast, upcoming opportunities, and other potential clients or projects
• Partner with the regional Marketing team to ensure appropriate support for project managers
• Favorably position the firm for existing and future market opportunities
• Support and lead, when appropriate, marketing efforts for proposals, presentations, and other direct work-winning activities
• Coordinate special projects and events, including regional conferences
• Manage multiple concurrent, time-sensitive deadlines

Requirements

• 10+ years of A/E/C industry experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or a similar field
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required for business needs
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Confident communication skills
• Detail-oriented and proactive work style
• Team player with a positive attitude and client service mentality
• Strong ability to gather, interpret, and convey technical information

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Time Off: personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
• Financial Wellness: student loan matching in the 401(k) and performance-based bonuses
• Professional Development: tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• Family-Friendly Benefits: new parent leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources

Location

Phoenix, AZ (onsite). Office address: 1661 East Camelback Road, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016.