Description
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 strategic and creative force within the marketing team, playing a vital role in growing Hensel Phelps' regional presence through client development, project pursuit support, brand storytelling, and strategic communications. This dynamic role offers a wide range of responsibilities-from proposal support to social media content to event planning-and is ideal for a driven marketing professional who enjoys collaboration, storytelling, and elevating brand presence. This individual will steer all internal and external communication efforts to ensure alignment with regional objectives and national brand standards.
Position Qualifications:
Degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Experience managing social media platforms and creating high-impact digital content.
Advanced writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Demonstrated creativity and innovation in storytelling and design.
Expertise in visual communication, including presentation and video development.
Strong photo editing and asset management experience (e.g., WEBDAM).
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Marketing Initiatives
Develop and execute integrated marketing plans to support pursuit strategy, project wins, and regional brand positioning in alignment with national goals.
Collaborate with project development, estimating, and operations teams to develop messaging strategies that align with pursuit differentiators.
Communications & Content Development
Oversee and create compelling content for internal and external communication platforms, including press releases, newsletters, case studies, project highlights, thought leadership articles, and corporate social media.
Develop messaging frameworks for regional leadership, including talking points, presentations, and event scripts.
Coordinate storytelling for project milestones (e.g., groundbreakings, topping out ceremonies, ribbon cuttings) and distribute through digital channels.
Support communications to both internal and external stakeholders across multiple channels with content assets such as articles, blogs, research reports, media briefing documents, web content, and more.
Lead communication projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with branding and messaging.
Pursuit Support & Project Storytelling
Partner with proposal managers and pursuit teams to craft win strategies and develop creative, persuasive content that differentiates Hensel Phelps from competitors.
Attend project interviews to support final preparations and ensure all visual/audio elements meet company standards.
Strategize with clear goals, target audiences, and tactical execution paths to support pursuit efforts.
Brand Management & Visual Communication
Maintain visual identity consistency across all print and digital materials, ensuring brand adherence in coordination with corporate marketing.
Lead photo and video shoots on active jobsites to capture project progress and team culture; coordinate with external consultants as needed.
Review and edit photography for use in campaigns, proposals, and award submissions.
Manage photography and videography consultants to serve internal and external marketing and communications needs.
Events & Outreach
Plan, promote, and coordinate Hensel Phelps' presence at regional conferences, trade shows, and industry events.
Support community engagement initiatives and volunteer activities in collaboration with operations and project teams.
Serve as a brand ambassador at client-facing engagements, career fairs, and regional events.
Coordinate special event logistics and marketing materials to support participation and engagement.
Mentorship & Collaboration
Guide and mentor junior marketing coordinators, offering skill development and leadership growth opportunities.
Lead marketing alignment efforts across the Southeast Region, sharing best practices and fostering collaboration across Project Development teams.
Participate in cross-functional meetings with enterprise communications and digital strategy teams.
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 mathematical calculations and formulas.
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)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
