Public Involvement Strategist for Construction Projects (Contract)

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Staff Public Involvement Specialist to support outreach for capital projects in Albuquerque, NM.

This onsite 12+ months contract role offers benefits and opportunities for long-term involvement. The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years in outreach planning, public relations, and stakeholder engagement, with strong communication skills and experience coordinating with diverse teams and the media.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum 4 years of experience in outreach planning, public relations, community outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, community outreach, and ability to translate technical information into easy-to-understand messaging are key.
• Knowledge on communication strategies, coordinate public meetings and community events, create clear project communications, address public concerns, and collaborate with clients, project managers, technical teams, contractors, and government agencies.
• Experience and background from Environmental, Construction/Engineering, Energy & Utility, Transmission & Distribution, Oil & Gas, EPC and AEC is preferred.
• Bachelor Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field from an accredited program. and 4 years strategic communication experience Required OR Master Degree in a related field and 3 years strategic communication experience preference
• Experience related to communication on behalf of engineering or construction projects a plus.
• Media-relations skills and previous experience working with media outlets to develop and deliver key messages and manage content (news, events, crises, etc.)
• Proposal writing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in developing content for social media and news releases, as well as web design and coding (for both traditional and social media platforms) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and assist with the management of large-scale permitting and construction projects, and the necessary communications processes associated with such an effort.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expert analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail with ability to perform quality reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform public involvement, public relations, and community outreach activities for clients’ capital projects.
• Develop and implement public involvement strategies, outreach plans, key messages, and communication materials.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, technical teams, contractors, and field staff to understand project schedules, activities, and potential public impacts.
• Plan and coordinate public meetings, information sessions, stakeholder briefings, special events, surveys, and other outreach activities, including event logistics.
• Develop and distribute project communications, including fact sheets, brochures, handouts, newsletters, mailers, notices, presentations, website content, social media, videos, and other materials for project audiences.
• Communicate project and construction impacts, including traffic changes, access restrictions, detours, schedule changes, noise, and other potential disruptions.
• Conduct outreach with residents, property owners, businesses, community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Respond to and track public questions, concerns, complaints, and requests and coordinate with project teams to support timely follow-up and resolution.
• Translate technical and project information into clear, easy-to-understand communications for a variety of audiences.
• Participate in government briefings, community meetings, and project presentations to external groups.
• Maintain stakeholder contact lists, outreach records, issue logs, and other project documentation.
• Identify emerging or sensitive community issues and communicate potential concerns to project leadership.
• Meet with clients and project teams to develop key messages, themes, and individual or local outreach approaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all applicable policies and standards.

Skills

Public involvement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Outreach planning

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/journalism/marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Staff Public Involvement Specialist to support outreach for capital projects in Albuquerque, NM.

This onsite 12+ months contract role offers benefits and opportunities for long-term involvement. The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years in outreach planning, public relations, and stakeholder engagement, with strong communication skills and experience coordinating with diverse teams and the media.