Public Engagement Manager

Public Engagement ManagerTransportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates: At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients' evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve. The Smart Mobility Practice is seeking a Public Engagement Manager in Salt Lake City, UT. The Public Engagement Manager will help lead and grow our public engagement services in Utah and Idaho. In this role, you will build relationships with DEA staff, partner firms, and clients in Idaho to begin establishing a public engagement practice there. This includes researching existing and potential clients. building understanding of their public engagement policies and practices, identifying opportunities and developing and implementing a strategic marketing campaign to win work. Once established, you will develop and implement strategic public engagement programs that build understanding, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and support the successful delivery of transportation projects and initiatives. What You'll DoKey Responsibilities: * Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, community organizations, elected officials, and other key stakeholders. * Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to public engagement staff. * Develop and implement strategic public engagement plans and communication programs. * Serve as an advisor to clients and project managers on public engagement strategies, stakeholder concerns, and community relations. * Plan and facilitate public meetings, presentations, workshops, and other engagement activities. * Develop and oversee presentations, correspondence, meeting materials, and other public-facing communications. * Identify stakeholder and public perceptions and recommend strategies to address issues and improve engagement. * Manage public engagement scopes, budgets, schedules, subconsultants, and deliverables. * Ensure engagement activities comply with applicable federal, state, and client requirements. * Support conflict resolution and facilitate discussions involving complex or sensitive project issues. What You BringRequired Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public engagement, planning, or a related field. * 12+ years of experience in public engagement, communications, community relations, or a related field. * Experience... For full info follow application link. DEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all other characteristics protected by law. If you need any accommodation in the application, interviewing or selection process, please let us know. You can e-mail your request to [email protected] or call 503-223-6663 and ask for Corporate Recruiting. DEA wants to ensure applicants who apply for jobs electronically are informed of their equal employment opportunity (EEO) protections as part of the application process through the EEO is the Law and Supplement to EEO is the Law posters. In addition, you can review the prescribed pay transparency nondiscrimination provision and learn ab out DEA's participation in the E-Verify Program.