Construction & Community Relations Specialist in Mt Dora, Florida at ATK Energy Group

The Construction & Community Relations Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing public engagement strategies supporting electric utility construction and infrastructure projects. This position serves as a liaison between utility representatives, construction teams, project leadership, property owners, government officials, and community stakeholders to ensure effective communication, address concerns, and support successful project outcomes.

This role focuses on projects with more defined scopes and moderate levels of complexity, providing oversight of stakeholder communications, community outreach, and project-related engagement activities.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of utility construction practices, terminology, and processes, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills. This individual must be comfortable working with construction teams and effectively communicating project information to public officials, organizational leadership, and residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public engagement and communication plans tailored to utility construction projects and community needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with property owners, government officials, community organizations, utility representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate public meetings, community outreach events, stakeholder discussions, and project presentations.
• Communicate construction activities, project schedules, potential impacts, and technical information clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Collaborate with construction managers, project managers, and utility representatives to understand project scopes, schedules, and potential community impacts.
• Prepare and coordinate project communications, including notifications, presentations, fact sheets, and public information materials.
• Respond to public inquiries, address stakeholder concerns, and coordinate resolutions with appropriate project personnel.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, monitor engagement activities, and provide updates to utility and project leadership.
• Identify and escalate complex or sensitive issues requiring additional support or leadership involvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, construction management, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in stakeholder relations, communications, public engagement, project coordination, or project management preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to professionally engage with government officials, utility leadership, construction personnel, and residents.
• Ability to understand and communicate construction-related activities and project impacts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to independently coordinate multiple projects and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management or stakeholder tracking software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management, construction management, or utility operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of electric utility construction terminology, processes, and field operations is highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating with construction teams, utility representatives, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Experience supporting electric utility or infrastructure construction projects.

Working Conditions

• Travel to project locations, construction sites, and stakeholder meetings may be required.
• Availability for evening meetings, public hearings, or project-related events as needed.
• Ability to work independently in both field and office environments.