Project Coordinator

LHH; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Public Outreach Coordinator in New Jersey to support construction project communications and community relations. The role blends field outreach with data-driven reporting and requires experience in communications or customer-facing functions.

You will coordinate outreach activities, deliver project communications to residents and businesses, track metrics, and assist with website updates while maintaining materials and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or related field.
• 2+ years in communications, outreach, business operations, or customer-facing roles.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction-related outreach activities and customer notifications
• Deliver door hangers, letters, and project communications to residents and businesses
• Track outreach metrics, customer interactions, and field activity data
• Maintain outreach material inventory and monitor project expenditures
• Create operational, analytical, and ad hoc reports using Excel and other tools
• Support construction website updates and public communications
• Manage changing field conditions and adjust outreach schedules as needed
• Identify and escalate community concerns and issues to project stakeholders

Skills

Communications experience

Outreach

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Public Outreach Coordinator | Construction & Community Relations

We’re looking for a Public Outreach Coordinator to support construction project communications and community engagement efforts. If you have experience in communications, business operations, field outreach, or customer engagement and enjoy a blend of analytical and field-based work, this is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on community relations and project success.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate construction-related outreach activities and customer notifications
• Deliver door hangers, letters, and project communications to residents and businesses
• Track outreach metrics, customer interactions, and field activity data
• Maintain outreach material inventory and monitor project expenditures
• Create operational, analytical, and ad hoc reports using Excel and other tools
• Support construction website updates and public communications
• Manage changing field conditions and adjust outreach schedules as needed
• Identify and escalation community concerns and issues to project stakeholders

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in communications, outreach, business operations, or customer-facing roles
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and general PC applications
• Experience with community outreach, canvassing, or door-to-door engagement is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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