Senior Communications Manager

Description

• Plan and implement communications strategy for infrastructure projects in various stages, including planning, environmental, design and construction projects.
• Use technologies to push clients and teams to creative solutions and to support clear communication across multiple channels and mediums.
• Lead concept development, writing and editing of collateral materials such as surveys, presentations, newsletters, trainings, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, press releases and public notices.
• Lead campaign development activities, including target audience analysis, branding, messaging, and research.
• Direct customer-facing communication in a variety of mediums, including social, print, video and web.
• Coordinate with creative disciplines, including graphic design, web development and social media to maintain consistency of brand, saturation of messaging, and user experience.
• Mentor, train and support teams and junior staff.
• Plan and execute grassroots communication strategies and tactics, including managing project hotlines and emails and canvassing businesses and residents ahead of project impacts.
• Plan and facilitate contentious public meetings, public hearings, open houses and other meetings with the public, clients and project stakeholders.
• Lead the development of scope, schedule and budget for tasks and standalone projects.
• Interface with client and/or client-facing teams to coordinate delivery of a successful project.
• Work with business/accounting manager and operations leadership to monitor project health.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience collaborating with graphic designers, web developers and social media strategists to ensure cohesive message and user experience
• Great interpersonal and communication skills - positive outlook and attitude
• Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts
• Experience and understanding of NEPA and how infrastructure projects are developed under these guidelines.
• Experience in the A/E Industry
• Deep knowledge of communications plans and campaigns for public involvement, stakeholder engagement and public relations
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign
• Strong project management skills
• Proven ability to develop compelling stories that strengthen messaging and engagement strategies for a program, initiative or project
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• A minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience, including management experience
• Service- and client-oriented personality with previous consulting experience
• Experience writing for multiple mediums including social, print, audio/video, and web
• High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance