Senior Marketing Specialist - Water/wastewater

Water/Wastewater Business Development & Marketing Specialist

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced water/wastewater (W/WW) Business Development & Marketing Specialist to join our team in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. The primary focus of this role would be to increase the firm's visibility and presence in water/wastewater industry with emphasis on holistic brand-building and strategic growth for the market.

Responsibilities

1. The primary purpose of this role is to be a catalyst for growth of Kimley-Horn's local W/WW practice.
2. Build and maintain relationships with key clients, industry contacts, and engineering consultants.
3. Be informed, organize and coordinate firm participation in professional societies, events, and conferences.
4. Support early-career professionals in developing marketing strategies and expanding their networks.
5. Coach and guide staff on public-facing activities, such as conference presentations and industry panels.
6. Act as a liaison between market intelligence and proposal teams, providing strategic insights for major pursuits
7. Help synthesize market feedback and client needs into actionable strategies for practice and marketing teams.
8. Assist with identification, relationship building, pursuit, and proposal strategy for various targeted clients and projects.
9. Assist in business development activities to ensure suitable, profitable new business is captured.
10. Research business opportunities and assist in strategy development.
11. Mine opportunities and be informed on latest industry trends, market opportunities, and client updates.
12. Positively represent Kimley-Horn via active engagement in networking events, activities, and organizations.
13. Partner with the regional Marketing team to ensure proper support for project managers.
14. Favorably position the firm for existing and future market opportunities.
15. Manage multiple concurrent time sensitive deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in the DFW W/WW industry with extensive professional connections.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Engineering or a similar field.
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours.
• Willingness to occasionally travel (as required) for business needs.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred but not required).
• Proven track record of business development, client acquisition, and industry engagement.
• Experience supporting large, strategic pursuits and differentiating firm capabilities in competitive settings.
• Strong positive W/WW industry reputation.
• Mentor and drive staff participation in industry activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving market needs and internal processes.
• Proven track record of working in teams and providing a collaborative environment, and consensus building with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong ability to gather, interpret, and convey technical information.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- 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 our 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.