Marketing & Communications Lead

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description:

The Marketing and Communications Lead is a key member of the project development team responsible for growing the company’s presence in the region through client development, marketing and communications outreach, and project procurement support. This role requires an “all in” mindset and the ability to contribute across a wide range of marketing and communications efforts.

Developing and designing marketing collateral, client qualification packets, and internal and external presentations are top priorities, as each deliverable directly supports business development and the pursuit of new work. In addition, this role supports social media content, regional event coordination, jobsite milestone communications, community volunteer efforts, and other regional marketing initiatives.

The Marketing and Communications Lead will help steer internal and external communications to ensure alignment with regional and enterprise-wide strategies while maintaining brand consistency. This role also supports the development and execution of strategic marketing and communications plans, manages integrated campaigns across multiple channels, analyzes performance metrics, benchmarks results, and provides insights that drive continuous improvement and supports regional objectives.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant marketing and communications experience.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.).
  
• Highly proficient in social media platform management and publishing tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social).
  
• Working knowledge of SEO, digital marketing analytics, and performance measurement tools, with the ability to evaluate campaign effectiveness and develop data-driven recommendations.
  
• Demonstrated creative and strategic thinking abilities.
  
• Proven expertise in presentation development and visual storytelling.
  
• Proficiency in video content development and editing.
  
• Advanced writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
  
• Experience with photo editing and digital asset management systems.
  
• Strong decision-making, organizational, and project management skills.
  
• Excellent multitasking capabilities and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  
• Ability to build, maintain, and foster effective professional relationships.

Essential Duties:

• Support communications to both internal and external stakeholders across multiple channels.

• Develop communication content and assets, including articles, case studies, press releases, newsletters, website updates, digital ads and social media posts.

• Lead communication projects from inception to completion, working with operations teams to obtain information.

• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns that support strategic initiatives, emerging markets, industry sectors, and project pursuit efforts.

• Oversight of photography and videography consultants for internal and external usage.

• Manage and execute email marketing and social media initiatives that support key marketing campaigns and communication objectives.

• Analyze campaign performance and metrics to identify trends, benchmark results, and recommend strategies that support regional business objectives.

• Support the coordination of events such as outreach events, Mid South regional events, trade shows and client-facing activities.

• Design logos and collateral to support project teams as needed for internal events.

• Support award submissions for Mid South

• Partner with marketing, business development, and operations leadership to support client engagement initiatives, pre-positioning efforts, and strategic marketing campaigns that advance regional growth objectives.

• Coach and mentor coordinators to prepare them for additional responsibilities within the organization.

Physical Work Classification & Demands:

• Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes information.
• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures
• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii) , and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)