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Staff Project Engagement Specialist - Land Services - Portland, ME

Burns & McDonnell

Portland, MEFull-timeSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Portland, ME
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Staff Project Engagement Specialist executes field-based outreach and serves as a primary contact for community stakeholders during projects. The role delivers construction notifications, documents and tracks issues, and maintains an on-site presence to support access coordination and issue resolution. It also coordinates messaging with project teams and identifies recurring concerns to recommend outreach or mitigation improvements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Door-to-Door Engagement, nice to haveStakeholder Outreach, nice to haveConstruction Notifications, nice to haveIssue Documentation, requiredFollow-Up Management, requiredClient Relationship Management, requiredTracking Tools, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredMicrosoft Word, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredMicrosoft PowerPoint, requiredOutdoor Work, requiredExtended Walking, requiredTravel, required

Qualifications

High School/GED+8, Associate+6, Bachelor's+4 Years, requiredOutreach or Community Engagement or Field-Based Experience, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Full 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 required or Bachelor Degree in Communications, Planning, Public Affairs, or related field and 4 years related experience required

  • 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.

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-ME-Portland

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 265345

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-AJS #LSV N/A

How this job compares

Set against the 412 open Community Engagement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$153–224K/yr258 salary ranges
  • US median$20–22/hr77 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 412 open Community Engagement jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Community Engagement postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (311 postings).
Education
71 of the 412 open Community Engagement jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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