Staff Project Engagement Specialist - Land Services (Syracuse)

Burns & McDonnell; Wallingford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Wallingford, CT seeks an Environmental Planning Staff Project Engagement Specialist to serve as a primary on-site contact for community stakeholders during projects. You will lead door-to-door outreach, deliver construction notifications, track issues, and ensure consistent messaging with project teams.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach, community engagement, or field-based roles.
• Experience documenting issues and managing follow-ups in tracking tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Execute door-to-door engagement and stakeholder outreach.
• Update and explain construction notifications, schedules, and restoration timelines.
• Maintain on-site presence to address questions and concerns.
• Document stakeholder feedback, concerns, and resolutions.
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports summarizing outreach activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree in Communications/Planning/Public Affairs

Tools

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Description

The Staff Project Engagement Specialist executes field-based outreach and serves as a primary point of contact for community stakeholders during projects. The Staff Project Engagement Specialist delivers timely construction notifications, documents and tracks issues, and maintains consistent on-site presence to support access coordination and issue resolution.

• Execute door-to-door engagement and stakeholder outreach for projects.
• Update, deliver, and explain construction notifications, including schedules, access impacts, and restoration timelines.
• Maintain on-site presence during a project to address questions and concerns.
• Document stakeholder feedback, concerns, and resolutions accurately.
• Prepare daily and weekly field reports summarizing outreach activities and issues.
• Coordinate with project teams to make sure there is consistent messaging.
• Identify recurring concerns and recommend outreach or mitigation improvements.
• Maintain compliance with company and project site safety policies, protocols, and training requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 8 years related experience required.
• Or, Associate Degree in a related field and 6 years related experience.
• Or, Bachelor Degree in Communications, Planning, Public Affairs, or related field and 4 years related experience.
• Experience in outreach, community engagement, or field-based roles required.
• Experience documenting issues and managing follow-ups in Client Relationship Management or other tracking tools required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work outside and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel to project sites, as required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Compensation

$33.00-40.00 Hourly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The final agreed upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of an hourly pay rate and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Environmental Planning

Primary Location

US-CT-Wallingford

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID:

264883

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-DNI #LSV N/A