What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing & Communications Lead position at HENSEL PHELPS?
About Hensel Phelps
At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Job Description
The Marketing and Communications Lead is a key member of the marketing team that is charged with growing the company’s presence through client development, marketing and communication outreach, and project procurement. These marketing professionals are “all in” and have the opportunity to do a little bit of everything. Developing and designing proposal content, marketing collateral, client qualifications, and presentations take top priority because each of these deliverables supports bringing in new work. In addition, marketing team members have opportunities to develop marketing collateral, including content for social media through thought leadership and project positioning. The marketing and communications lead will steer national conference planning efforts.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Degree in Communications or relevant field.
Compensation Data (Colorado Only)
Base: $79,230 - $87,570
Auto: $8,400
Phone: $900
Total Compensation: $88,530 - $96,870
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 Employer Statement
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)
At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Job Description
The Marketing and Communications Lead is a key member of the marketing team that is charged with growing the company’s presence through client development, marketing and communication outreach, and project procurement. These marketing professionals are “all in” and have the opportunity to do a little bit of everything. Developing and designing proposal content, marketing collateral, client qualifications, and presentations take top priority because each of these deliverables supports bringing in new work. In addition, marketing team members have opportunities to develop marketing collateral, including content for social media through thought leadership and project positioning. The marketing and communications lead will steer national conference planning efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Support communications to both internal and external stakeholders across multiple channels. Develop communication content and assets, including but not limited to articles, blogs, media briefing documents, talking points, research reports, web and creative content, and social media posts.
- Lead communication projects from inception to completion, working with editorial, design, and media to ensure projects are completed on time and in line with requirements.
- Develop and implement strategic email campaigns that progress key marketing initiatives.
- Strategize with clear goals, target audiences and tactical paths forward to execute a project.
- Lead national conference planning and logistics, coordinating registrations, sponsorships, exhibits, collateral, staffing, travel, schedules, and other event requirements to ensure a consistent, organized Hensel Phelps presence.
- Develop and coordinate conference prepositioning strategies in partnership with market and regional teams, identifying priority clients and partners, planning targeted outreach and meetings, aligning supporting communications, and establishing clear objectives and follow-up actions to maximize each event’s business development value.
- Additional responsibilities may include supporting responses to Requests for Qualifications and Request for Proposal efforts
- Degree in Communications or relevant field
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience
- Microsoft Office Suite competency
- Highly proficient in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
- Highly proficient in social media platform management
- Demonstrated creative ability
- Proven expertise in presentation preparation
- Proficient in video collateral development
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Photo Editing & WEBDAM Management proficiency
- Advanced writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Highly organized and superb task management skills
- Excellent multi-tasking capabilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to develop and foster effective professional relationships.
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.
Degree in Communications or relevant field.
Compensation Data (Colorado Only)
Base: $79,230 - $87,570
Auto: $8,400
Phone: $900
Total Compensation: $88,530 - $96,870
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 Employer Statement
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)
Salary : $79,230 - $87,570