Construction Communications Manager

HDR is seeking a Construction Communications Manager to develop and manage community outreach, programs, and activities in support of one of the largest transit/ transportation programs in LA County. The ideal candidate will have experience in public affairs, community relations, and transportation projects.

Requirements

• Support projects and programs during all project phases, including planning, project delivery, and operations
• Develops and manages public-facing content for construction projects, including speeches and talking points for public meetings or briefings
• Develop, implement, and manage communication strategies and community engagement programs
• Serves as liaison between client executive management and local elected officials
• Identify opportunities and risks for projects, programs, initiatives, and operations
• Manage train, and motivate staff engaged in outreach programs
• Represent the client at public venues and meetings
• Maintain communications with staff of elected officials regarding constituent interests on studies, projects and initiatives
• Provide or supervise responses to transportation concerns and inquiries from internal and external customers, offices of elected officials, and stakeholders
• Develop content and oversees the creation of project information
• Manage internal communication with senior staff to receive new directives for Metro projects and programs for implementation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement