Events & Experience Strategist

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Paid time off Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles About the Role We are looking for an Event & Experience Strategist to join our Human Resources team in our Atlanta, GA office. This is a full-time, in-person position. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end strategy and execution of in-person corporate meetings and training events (approximately five mid-sized events annually plus periodic enterprise-wide programs). Develop and maintain a long-term event roadmap aligned with business and employee experience priorities. Design engaging participant journeys that enhance learning, connection, and clarity of message. Build and manage trusted vendor partnerships (venues, production, AV, travel, catering, facilitators, technology). Negotiate contracts and oversee budgets, timelines, run-of-show, and on-site execution. Create scalable processes, templates, and playbooks to ensure consistency and operational excellence. Serve as the accountable leader for assigned events, guiding stakeholders and resolving issues in real time. Define success metrics, gather feedback, and continuously improve event design and delivery. Stay current on industry trends and bring forward innovative ideas. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or event certifications preferred. 5+ years of experience leading corporate events, conferences, or large-scale internal training programs. Experience managing events ranging from 200 to 2,000+ participants. Strong project management, vendor negotiation, and budget oversight skills. Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Confidence partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to make decisions with incomplete information. Ability to travel up to 20% to support event execution. Preferred: Experience supporting HR, Talent Development, or workforce learning initiatives. Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or similarly distributed workforces. Experience leading modernization or transformation of an organization’s event strategy.

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