Community Engagement Manager - Infrastructure

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Join a large, established energy organization supporting critical infrastructure and transmission projects throughout Florida.
• Partner with transmission, project management, legal, communications, real estate, and other internal teams to support successful project execution.
• Serve as a key connection between internal project teams and the communities impacted by infrastructure projects.

LOCATION

• Hybrid position supporting either the Lake Mary/Central Florida or St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay territory.
• Combination of office and field presence approximately 3 days per week.
• Field commitment varies based on project needs and may include travel to project sites, community meetings, public information sessions, and door-to-door stakeholder outreach.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in Florida conditions and adapting to changing project demands.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Long-term contract opportunity with a major utility and potential opportunity for future conversion.
• High-visibility exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams supporting major Florida infrastructure initiatives.
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with communities, municipalities, elected officials, property owners, and other key stakeholders.
• Blend of communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination responsibilities.
• Opportunity to gain significant experience supporting complex infrastructure and transmission projects.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Develop and manage stakeholder engagement plans supporting large-scale transmission and infrastructure projects.
• Create project communications including FAQs, engagement materials, website content, project updates, interactive media, and social media communications.
• Partner with internal teams including transmission, project management, legal, communications, and real estate to coordinate outreach strategies.
• Engage directly with community members, HOAs, elected officials, municipalities, property owners, and other external stakeholders.
• Participate in field reviews, public information meetings, community meetings, and direct outreach to impacted stakeholders.
• Identify stakeholder concerns early and develop proactive strategies to address potential opposition or community concerns.
• De-escalate difficult stakeholder situations and work toward solutions that balance community concerns with overall project objectives.
• Support projects ranging from lower-risk infrastructure improvements to projects involving environmental concerns, community opposition, or greater public impact.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, transportation, telecommunications, real estate acquisition, or another related project environment.
• Strong public, community, customer, or stakeholder engagement experience with direct external interaction.
• Experience coordinating projects and working across multiple internal departments and stakeholder groups.
• Utility experience is highly valuable; transmission experience is a strong plus.
• Real estate acquisition, landowner relations, municipal/community relations, or public involvement experience is highly relevant.
• Strong written communication skills with experience developing public-facing communications and engagement materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work with challenging or dissatisfied stakeholders, de-escalate conflict, and maintain productive relationships.
• Flexible, organized, relationship-oriented professional who is equally comfortable coordinating behind the scenes and engaging directly with communities in the field.