Industry Engagement & Events Manager

HNTB Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an experienced events professional to lead industry engagement and partner collaboration across multiple stakeholders. You will design and execute sophisticated event plans, manage budgets, and coordinate with partners to deliver high-impact experiences.

The role requires a strong background in corporate, non-profit, or agency event planning, with excellent relationship-building abilities and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or relevant field and 8 years of relevant experience; corporate, non-profit, or agency event planning experience.
• In lieu of degree, 12 years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Ensures industry engagement portrays the HNTB brand in the best possible light.
• Maintains partnerships with key industry organizations, vendors and host client agencies.
• Collaborates with external partners and client staff to discover value, develop trusted relationships and deliver highly sophisticated events.
• Creates detailed event plans that include venue, timelines, budgets, catering, transportation, accommodations, and other event details to ensure seamless implementation.
• Sources, evaluates, and negotiates with partners on all aspects of creating and carrying out successful events.
• Maintains regular communication with HNTB's Industry Engagement Director and others as appropriate, proactively sharing event information and recommending any improvements needed.
• Supports the Industry Engagement Director and others as appropriate to develop annual budgets for external events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or relevant field

In lieu of degree, 12 years of related experience

Job description

HNTB Corporation is seeking an experienced events professional to lead industry engagement and partner collaboration across multiple stakeholders. You will design and execute sophisticated event plans, manage budgets, and coordinate with partners to deliver high-impact experiences.

The role requires a strong background in corporate, non-profit, or agency event planning, with excellent relationship-building abilities and attention to detail.