Water/Wastewater Business Development & Marketing Specialist

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Water/Wastewater Business Development & Marketing Specialist to strengthen the firm’s visibility and presence in the Water/Wastewater industry. This is an office-based opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on holistic brand-building, strategic growth, and helping support new business pursuits through networking and coordinated marketing efforts.

Why this role

You’ll play a direct role in advancing Kimley-Horn’s Water/Wastewater practice by aligning relationships, pursuit strategy, and marketing support with opportunities in the market. The position also pairs closely with project managers and the regional Marketing team to help position the firm for existing and future projects, including work-winning activities tied to proposals and presentations.

What you’ll do

• 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 capture adequate, profitable new business
• Research business opportunities and assist with strategy development
• Represent the firm through active engagement in networking events, activities, and organizations
• Partner with project managers on market forecasts, upcoming opportunities, and potential clients/projects
• Coordinate with the regional Marketing team to ensure appropriate support for project managers
• 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

What you bring

• 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 with a proactive, detail-oriented approach
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and client service mentality
• Strong ability to gather, interpret, and convey technical information

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus), plus 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

Role location: Office-based position at 1661 East Camelback Road, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016.

Primary focus: Increase Kimley-Horn’s visibility and presence in the Water/Wastewater industry, with an emphasis on holistic brand-building and strategic growth for the market.