Marketing Proposal Lead, Water

Kimley-Horn; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s marketing team in the Southwest is seeking a proposal lead to influence water/wastewater client and project strategy. You will coordinate, write, and collaborate on proposals and thought leadership; promote the firm in water/wastewater markets across the region.

The role is office-based in Arizona, with opportunities to interact with project teams and clients while delivering high-quality proposals and communications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional consulting in water/wastewater or A/E/C industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or related major.
• Strong technical writing, editing, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/write proposals, qualifications, letters, reports, presentations, brochures, award submittals, and other communications.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and participate in kick-off meetings and proposal production activities.
• Coordinate with consultant firms for teaming and gathering marketing materials.
• Communicate and interact with professionals, project managers, and technical staff.
• Conduct marketing database queries as well as input data and maintain accuracy of data on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate other special projects such as conferences, open houses, and client events.
• Interview subject matter experts and write/edit technical content for target audiences.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or related major

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Overview

Are you creative, resourceful, talented, and ready to get to work in the Southwest? Do you like a fast-paced environment that rewards success? Join Kimley-Horn’s growing marketing team as proposal lead and help influence water/wastewater-sector client and project strategy; coordinate, write, and collaborate on water/wastewater proposals and thought leadership; and promote the firm in the water/wastewater markets across the region. This is an office-based role in one of our Arizona Valley locations.

This is an in-office role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/write proposals, qualifications, letters, reports, presentations, brochures, award submittals, and other communications
• Facilitate, coordinate, and participate in kick-off meetings and proposal production activities
• Coordinate with consultant firms for teaming and gathering marketing materials
• Communicate and interact with professionals, project managers, and technical staff
• Conduct marketing database queries as well as input data and maintain accuracy of data on an ongoing basis
• Coordinate other special projects such as conferences, open houses, and client events
• Interview subject matter experts and write/edit technical content for target audiences

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional consulting service experience focused on the water/wastewater and/or general A/E/C industry is desired
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or other relevant major
• Strong technical writing, editing, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Adobe InDesign
• Willingness to travel if needed

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 19 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.