Marketing Manager - Water/Wastewater

Position Overview

The Marketing Manager, dedicated to the water sector, is a resource in all things related to generating leads, establishing and maintaining brand awareness, promoting Kiewit's expertise, and creating lasting impressions. This person will oversee and implement marketing strategies for the water sector for their assigned region. This role involves developing marketing plans and managing positioning deliverables as well as ensuring brand consistency. They work closely with sales, business development, and executive leadership to support business growth.  

District Overview

The Kiewit Energy marketing, creative and proposal team provide get-work services to an array of markets, including power generation, transmission and distribution, renewables, industrial, oil and gas, and water/wastewater. Individuals in this department get exposure to a mix of high profile, complex pursuits across North America valued from $5M-$6B. This incredibly profitable, competitive, fun group focuses on winning more work with high-quality, client-focused sales strategies through creative communication techniques. Our rapidly growing team, which includes graphic designers, proposal professionals, writers, digital strategists, marketers, and data analytics brings vast experience, communication expertise, innovative concepts, and best practices to all projects we support across the company.  

Location

Ideally, we'd like this position to be based out be based out of one our hubs Lenexa, KS; Phoenix, AZ; Westlake, TX; Fairfiled or Santa Fe Springs, CA offices. Opportunities for flexible work are available and we're also open to a full-time remote capability for the right individual.  

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of marketing strategies and tactics that align with Kiewit’s regional water brand and business priorities/pursuits 
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, proposals, business development, regional offices, subject matter experts (SMEs) and corporate communications to align messaging 
• Collaborate with designers and marketing team members to develop brand-aligned copy and provide creative direction for visually engaging marketing materials (e.g., brochures, flyers, videos, ads, presentations, and LinkedIn content)
• Identify and support early-stage client pursuits by connecting broader market positioning with targeted tactics such as relationship-building meetings, event sponsorships, industry events, online presence and workshops
• Partner with regional teams and SMEs to align messaging across print and digital deliverables and website or third-party publication copy to maintain brand consistency and maximize reach with potential and existing clients
• Extract and translate technical details, industry rankings and project performance information into enticing client-facing content in collaboration with SMEs
• Support SMEs with abstract writing and logistics for targeted industry events by helping refine messaging and prepare in advance for potential speaking opportunities following abstract submission
• Organize, plan and execute participation in regional or state-level trade shows and client functions 

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience preferred in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry or other technically complex industries with transferable skills
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications, business or related field required – relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com, Wrike, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
• Preferred but not required: Experience in coordinating logistics for industry events, including speaking opportunities, sponsorships, and cross-functional planning to support company/market visibility and client engagement
• Portfolio available upon request 
• Ability to travel 4-6 times a year
• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite 
• Understands the unique purposes of copywriting, editing and proofreading in producing clear, compelling, and polished marketing content
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with sometimes ambiguous deadlines, requests and feedback 
• Adaptable and comfortable with changing priorities, assesses level of urgency, and allocates time and resources where they matter most
• Confident communicator who can engage across all organizational levels, internally and externally, while building strong relationships grounded in professionalism and integrity
• Lead with a solutions-oriented mindset and serve as a catalyst for change by demonstrating resourcefulness, creative thinking within structured or technical environments, and a willingness to challenge norms to achieve stronger marketing outcomes
• Highly organized and can plan client- and market-focused tactics by understanding timing, goals, and nuances
• Analyze complex data and translate insights into compelling stories that drive marketing strategy
• Embrace and stay current on industry trends, marketing tools, and AI applications that can enhance communication, branding, and project strategies 

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