Director – Government Relations, Central Division

HNTB

Directing government relations activities for infrastructure projects across the Central Division. Collaborating with various teams to advance community development through transportation and infrastructure investments.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeAustin • Montana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, profitable growth in transportation and infrastructure services for cities and municipalities through increased sales and delivery.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

government relations strategycommunity developmenttransportation infrastructureeconomic developmentrelationship buildingstrategic planningtalent recruitmentsales growthproject coordinationconsultation

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingnegotiationstrategic thinkingadaptabilityteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degree