Hntb
HNTB provides infrastructure solutions, offering planning, design, and construction services.
Lead strategy, outreach, and stakeholder alignment for major transportation projects.
20 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Nashville, TN
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Design
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Bridges
Highways
Digital Infrastructure
Transportation
Aviation
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Tolls
Role
Description
audience identification
strategic planning
staff management
compliance management
proposal presentation
messaging development
- Identifies potential audiences, reviews who is affected directly and indirectly, and involves new individuals and groups as others become engaged.
- Responsible for establishing goals and objectives for public engagement and communications programs. Provides strategic support, guidance and recommendations to the client to develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies and programs to advance client goals and build stakeholder support.
- Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, mentoring, development, and retention of staff. Includes but not limited to development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession planning.
- Responsible for teams adherence to compliance with rules and laws specifically outlined by state and federal regulations and those that may be requested by clients.
- Presents proposals and strategies to clients to help win work in conjunction with other project leadership. Delivers quality work, on time, on budget and to the client's satisfaction.
- Directs the development of and approves overall program messaging, implementation strategies, collateral materials and all other supplemental communications materials.
- Contracts with and manages sub-consultants for public/community relations, graphic design, and other outside work when needed.
- Oversees support staff efforts to ensure successful implementation and development of events, print and graphic materials, and program messaging as scoped, providing direction as needed.
- Directs and manages public engagement and communications employees in developing and administering public involvement, communications, and outreach programs.
Requirements
master’s
bachelor’s
transportation
design-build
program management
leadership
- Master’s degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 10 years relevant experience including 2 years supervisory/ lead experience
- Knowledge of and direct involvement in the transportation industry, including environmental alternative delivery approaches (design-build, CM/GC, progressive design-build), with ability to integrate communications and public engagement strategies into these frameworks.
- Extensive program management experience, with a track record of leading large-scale public engagement and communications programs and teams in the transportation industry.
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in supervisory or leadership roles.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
- visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1914
Year Founded
The company's long legacy in infrastructure planning and design began with its founding in this year.
- The company has a long legacy in infrastructure planning and design.
- The company has over a century of experience, working on iconic transportation projects.
- They offer services in sectors such as transportation, government, and utilities, providing integrated solutions.
- The company has a strong presence in both public and private sectors, tackling complex infrastructure challenges.
- Notable projects include designing major bridges, highways, transit systems, and airport expansions across the U.S.
- Their work spans various areas, including heavy civil construction, transportation, and urban development.
- The company is known for delivering innovative solutions that help shape the future of infrastructure, driving efficiency and sustainability.
Culture + Values
- Integrity
- Technical excellence
- Respect for others
- Continual development of all employees
- Commitment to our profession
- Take personal responsibility for making success happen
- Expect more of yourself in everything you do
- Discover what is really important in any situation
- Collaborate for the benefit of everyone
- Build relationships
- Technical Excellence (as defined for leaders)
- Success Oriented
- Personal Accountability
- Positive
- Proactive
- Collaborative
- Persuasive
- Open
- Empathy
- Listens Well
- Develops Others
- Trusted
- Self‑Awareness
- Courage
- Loyalty
- Judgment
- Vision
Environment + Sustainability
- No explicit net-zero target or strategy detailed on public site
Inclusion & Diversity
12-month curriculum
Program Duration
Coaches small and under-utilized businesses in essential business skills such as planning, project management, sales, marketing, operations, and financial management.
- Respect for others is at the core of our culture and vision.
- Values diversity of age, culture, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, experience, thought, unique perspectives, and other factors.
- Creates an inclusive environment where all perspectives are intentionally considered, delivering value to the firm, clients, and communities.
- Invests in K-12 STEM outreach through site visits, job shadowing, mentoring, sponsorships, competitions, college preparation, and curriculum development.
- Actively recruits and partners with student groups at universities.
- Leadership characteristics include empathy, courage (keeping words and actions free from bias, prejudice, or malice), trust, and personal accountability.