Marketing Specialist

About the position

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Marketing Specialist to join our team in Austin, TX! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• The primary purpose of this role is to be a catalyst for growth of the Water and Land Development practice
• Assist with identification, relationship building, pursuit, and proposal strategy for various targeted clients and projects
• Assist in business development activities to ensure adequate, profitable new business is captured
• Research business opportunities and assist in strategy development.
• Positively represent Kimley-Horn via active engagement in networking events, activities, and organizations.
• Partner with project managers to strategize on their market forecast, upcoming opportunities, and other potential clients/projects.
• Partner with the regional Marketing team to ensure proper support to 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/events, including regional conferences
• Manage multiple concurrent time sensitive deadlines

Requirements

• 10+ years of A/E/C industry experience
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or a similar field
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours
• Willingness to occasionally travel (as required) for business needs
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Confident communicator
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Team player with a positive attitude/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) 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.