Public Engagement & Communications Program Director

HNTB Corporation•Nashville, TN

About The Position

HNTB is hiring a Program Director for Public Engagement & Communications to lead strategy, outreach, and stakeholder alignment for landmark transportation and infrastructure programs. This is a senior leadership role with direct impact on how communities connect with projects that matter. This opportunity entails leading a team to design strategies that enhance changes for acceptance by the public and political officials. Developing innovative approaches for informing the public and generating feedback on major infrastructure projects. Managing a team to develop and implement strategic public engagement communications plans for various phases of transportation projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 10 years relevant experience including 2 years supervisory/ lead experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field.
10+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in supervisory or leadership roles.
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.

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.