Sr P3 Construction Outreach/Communications Specialist

HNTB Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

HNTB Corporation invites an experienced Sr P3 Construction Outreach/Communications Specialist to join our Nashville field team. You will work directly with construction and project delivery teams to plan, coordinate, and implement public involvement activities, translating field conditions and milestones into clear communications for stakeholders and the traveling public.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 years of experience (or 10 years without a degree), with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience embedding with construction or project delivery teams.
• Proven ability to translate complex construction information into clear communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and disseminate outreach materials and manage external communications with agencies, associations, and media.
• Draft speeches and presentation materials; prepare remarks and briefing documents.
• Create digital strategies for websites and social media; track KPIs and reports.
• Coordinate public meetings and stakeholder engagements; ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Public engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Communications planning

Public outreach

Writing/editing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field

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.

The Sr P3 Construction Outreach/Communications Specialist is an embedded, field-based communications and public engagement professional who works directly alongside construction project teams, development teams, and the project owner to support and oversee planning, coordinating and implementing communications, stakeholder engagement and public involvement activities. Based at an assigned project field location, the Sr. P3COCS serves as a critical communications connection between construction activities, project leadership, stakeholders and the public. The position requires the ability to understand active construction operations and translate changing field conditions, schedules, traffic impacts and project milestones into timely, accurate and audience-focused communications.

What You'll Do

• Develops and helps implement effective dissemination of outreach materials, facts and information on project messaging and supports client activities to stakeholders according to the public outreach plan including external agencies, associations, and news organizations using print, periodicals, radio, social and/or visual communication media. Reviews and refines records and reports related to public involvement meetings, forums and public hearings as well as tracks social engagement and other digital strategies as needed. Drafts speeches, creates and designs presentation materials, prepares remarks, briefing documents and/or composes correspondence for use in mailings, meetings, workshops and other public events. Responsible for initial fact checking for reports, articles, and other publications. Develops and implements digital strategies for use on web-based communications, including but not limited to websites and social channels. Helps develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and reviews draft reports to indicate a campaign's milestones. Supports coordination efforts for public meetings and engagements to best support outreach and initiative goals. Interacts with clients to coordinate implementation of communication programs and goals. Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 10 years of relevant experience.

What We Prefer

• Demonstrated experience in public engagement, public involvement, communications, community relations or a related field, supporting transportation, infrastructure, construction or other complex public-facing projects. Experience working embedded in a field-based environment as an integrated member of a construction and project delivery team, with the ability to work effectively alongside project managers, construction managers, inspectors, contractors, engineers and technical professionals. Proven ability to develop and implement communications plans and corresponding deliverables (such as but not limited to press releases, detour maps, social media campaigns, etc.), public involvement and stakeholder engagement strategies that support active construction activities, project milestones and evolving project needs. Strong understanding of how to identify upcoming construction activities and potential community impacts that require proactive communications, including traffic shifts, closures, detours, access changes and major construction operations. Ability to translate complex construction, engineering and technical information into clear, accurate and accessible communications for stakeholders, communities and the traveling public. Strong writing and editing skills with experience developing construction updates, stakeholder communications, public information materials and other audience-focused content. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail, accurately document project activities, and create and preserve comprehensive records to ensure all project-related information is incorporated into the official administrative record. Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with project teams, community stakeholders, businesses, local partners, and other appropriate audiences throughout project delivery and construction. Experience planning, supporting and facilitating public meetings, stakeholder briefings, community outreach activities and project events, with the confidence to represent the project professionally in public-facing environments. Ability to work closely with appropriate communications departments and project leadership to ensure information and messaging are accurate, timely, coordinated and aligned with overall project priorities. Strong judgment and situational awareness, including the ability to identify emerging issues, stakeholder concerns and potential communications risks early and elevate them appropriately. A proactive approach to communications, with the ability to anticipate project impacts, stakeholder needs and communications opportunities before they become reactive situations. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while adapting to changing construction schedules, field conditions and project demands. Comfort working where project decisions and construction activities are happening, using real-time project knowledge to drive timely, accurate and effective public communications.

Additional Information

• HNTB Total Rewards
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Nashville, TN (City Center)

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.

Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. 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.

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.

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