Strategic Communications Manager

HNTB Corporation•Arlington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails planning, developing, and leading public involvement strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives. As part of HNTB's multidisciplinary team, you will partner with professionals across engineering, planning, graphic design, digital engagement, and communications to deliver integrated solutions that connect infrastructure projects with the communities they serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 12 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Aviation communications experience

Responsibilities

Manages day to day operations and oversees the creation of marketing and communications collateral to ensure that it is consistent with client brand guidelines and quality standards including fact sheets, presentations, press releases and reports.
Implements public involvement, communications, and outreach strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives and monitor their success.
Develops content to provide consistent, targeted, and impactful messages
Directs the development of and approves speeches, presentation materials, correspondence, digital media (such as social media, email newsletters, and websites) and other media for client review.
Engages with client to develop, recommend and determine appropriate communications vehicles to disseminate project or program information with stakeholders as directed by the communications plan and the client.
Identifies stakeholder perceptions of the initiative and its services, and makes recommendations necessary to improve perceptions, build support and advance project or program goals.
Defines and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's level of effectiveness.
Plans and coordinates community meetings including scheduling, determining location, and ensuring proper setup and materials are present.
Oversees compliance with rules and laws specifically outlined by state and federal regulations and those that may be requested by clients.
Implements quality control procedures to ensure team is producing high quality programs.
Contributes ideas for new initiatives through research and recommends innovative communications and outreach techniques
Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, mentoring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews.
Contracts with and manages sub-consultants for public/community relations, graphic design, and other outside work when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.