Industry Engagement & Events Strategist

HNTB Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an experienced Industry Engagement Events professional to enhance the brand through strategic industry partnerships and meticulously planned external events. You will manage venue selection, budgets, timelines, and vendor negotiations while coordinating with client agencies to deliver sophisticated, high-impact experiences.

This role requires a strong track record in event planning, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration.

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.

Skills

Event planning

Brand management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

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 Industry Engagement Events professional to enhance the brand through strategic industry partnerships and meticulously planned external events. You will manage venue selection, budgets, timelines, and vendor negotiations while coordinating with client agencies to deliver sophisticated, high-impact experiences.

This role requires a strong track record in event planning, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration.