Director - Government Relations, Great Lakes Division

HNTB

About Us:

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 and diverse 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.

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Position Details

Director - Government Relations, Great Lakes Division
Job
Full-time
12/6/2024
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

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.

This opportunity entails being responsible for directing HNTB’s government relations activities in the Great Lakes Division to achieve government relations priorities established in the division strategic plan. Implements a defined process for interacting with key policy makers who influence funding and programs in the infrastructure and transportation industry. Assists and supports employees of the Great Lakes Division to establish and achieve government relations goals.

What You'll Do:

  • Partners with the government relations team, infrastructure and mobility equity team and in collaboration with HNTB regions, divisions, and offices, develops, leads, and directs city and municipal government relations strategies. 
  • Develops a company-wide vision for municipal government relations working in collaboration with HNTB regions, divisions, and offices to advance community development through transportation and infrastructure investment. 
  • Designs and implements strategies to build relationships with municipal elected officials utilizing HNTB memberships in various industry and political associations. Coordinates involvement with HNTB market sector leaders, government relations, and external consultants. 
  • Works with HNTB office and line leaders in their local geography to support mayors, local elected officials as well as non-governmental and community based leaders to envision transportation and mobility solutions to promote economic development. 
  • Optimizes coordination/communication with local transportation agencies/leaders, metropolitan and regional planning organizations (MPO’s/RPO’s), state DOTs and non-governmental and community based organizations. 
  • Helps attract, recruit, and retain best talent to HNTB to support the division/office execution of a municipal government relations strategy related to transportation infrastructure and community development. 
  • Supports sustainable, proļ¬table growth in transportation and infrastructure services for cities and municipalities through increased sales and delivery. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree 
  • 10 years' related experience working with elected officials or on political campaigns 
  • 2 years' experience working with the transportation industry and transportation matters

What We Prefer:

  • Experience in a leadership position at a corporate government relations or advocacy organization


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