HNTB · 21 hours ago
Public Engagement and Communications Director
Blue Ash, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$151K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expHNTB is shaping how communities connect and thrive through strategic communication. As the Public Engagement and Communications Director, you will develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies while mentoring a team of communicators to enhance public acceptance of transportation projects.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Identifies potential audiences, reviews who is affected directly and indirectly, and involves new individuals and groups as others become engaged
Directs the development of and approves overall program messaging, implementation strategies, collateral materials and all other supplemental communications materials
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
Directs and manages public engagement and communications employees in developing and administering public involvement, communications, and outreach programs
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
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
Contracts with and manages sub-consultants for public/community relations, graphic design, and other outside work when needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 10 years relevant experience including 2 years supervisory/ lead experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field
APR, PMP, or IABC certification
10+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in supervisory or leadership roles
Knowledge of and direct involvement in the transportation industry and has a proven ability to integrate communications and public engagement strategies
Extensive program management experience, with a track record of leading large-scale public engagement and communications programs and teams in the transportation industry
Strong cross-functional and cross-level communication skills
Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and expand new business opportunities while successfully building and leading high performing teams to achieve growth objectives
Company
HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an architecture, civil engineering consulting and construction management firm.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rob Slimp
Chairman and CEO
Gary Bua
Northeast Division President, Senior Vice President
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