Senior Communications Manager

HNTB Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to lead external and internal communications, shaping content across multiple channels and guiding brand messaging. You will manage complex projects, deadlines and stakeholder expectations while driving programs that align with business goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with subject matter experts, executives and cross-functional teams, with strong writing, project management and brand strategy capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field with 10 years corporate communications or agency experience.
• In lieu of degree, 14 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develops communications strategy and leads programs in alignment with HNTB’s business goals, including industry engagement, awards, publications, advertising, presentations, collateral, thought leadership articles, social, web and internal content and videos.
• Content Creation: Develops engaging and informative content that is consistent with brand messaging for a variety of communications channels including internal, social and web platforms.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with team members to develop and implement programs that carry out HNTB’s brand messages.
• Event Management: Supports the development and logistics of various events, such as conferences, meetings, open houses, forums and other events.
• Analytics: Tracks communication programs effectiveness and proactively suggest improvements as needed.
• List Management: Updates and maintains internal and external contact lists.
• Relationship Management: Maintains strategic national and local partnerships with key organizations.
• Budget Management: Manages communications budget for specific programs.
• Market Research: Researches and implements current industry trends on communication approaches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Creativity

Multitasking

Brand messaging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SharePoint

Job description

What We're Looking For 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. Join our team and become an integral part of a growing company that values your skills and contributions. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact through meaningful, strategic work. We’re committed to your professional growth and development, offering a supportive environment where your career can thrive. As senior communications manager, you will be responsible for managing external and internal communications that advance HNTB’s business goals and carry out HNTB’s brand messages. You will work closely with subject matter experts to plan, develop and implement content. This role requires a strong communicator who understands how to convey messages across multiple formats and channels while simultaneously managing complex projects, competing priorities and stakeholder expectations. Success in this role requires demonstrated project management experience, attention to detail and the ability to lead initiatives from concept through execution while meeting deadlines and business objectives.

Here are the key projects you can look forward to in this position:

• Lead the development and production of HNTB publications, including THINK, Aviation Insight, Transportation Point, InTransit and SOLVE, working with technical experts, business leaders and contributors to develop compelling content that advances the firm's strategic priorities.
• Lead the strategy and execution of HNTB's national trade media relations program, identifying opportunities to elevate the firm's thought leadership, technical expertise, projects and people through targeted media engagement and industry placements.
• Manage HNTB's national industry awards program, overseeing award strategy, submission planning, cross‑functional coordination and executive engagement to support recognition of the firm's projects, people and industry leadership.
• Lead cross‑functional communications projects from planning through execution, managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholder engagement and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Manage multiple concurrent communications initiatives, coordinating subject matter experts, business leaders, agency partners and communications teammates to deliver high‑quality work on schedule and in alignment with business objectives.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Planning: Develops communications strategy and leads programs in alignment with HNTB’s business goals, including industry engagement, awards, HNTB’s publications, advertising, presentations, collateral, thought leadership articles, social, web and internal content and videos.
• Content Creation: Develops engaging and informative content that is consistent with brand messaging for a variety of communications channels including internal, social and web platforms.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with team members to develop and implement programs that carry out HNTB’s brand messages.
• Event Management: Supports the development and logistics of various events, such as conferences, meetings, open houses, forums and other events.
• Analytics: Tracks communication programs effectiveness and proactively suggest improvements as needed.
• List Management: Updates and maintains internal and external contact lists.
• Relationship Management: Maintains strategic national and local partnerships with key organizations.
• Budget Management: Manages communications budget for specific programs.
• Market Research: Researches and implements current industry trends on communication approaches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field and 10 years corporate communications or agency experience.
• In lieu of degree, 14 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring:

• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork/collaboration.
• Adobe Creative Suite and SharePoint expertise.
• Highly organized.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner.
• Be a self‑starter who possesses creativity and can‑do attitude.

What We Prefer:

• Experience leading corporate communications, public relations and thought leadership programs.
• Experience managing complex communications projects involving multiple stakeholders, deadlines and deliverables.
• Experience working with executive leaders, technical subject matter experts and cross‑functional teams.

Locations: Kansas City, MO

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.