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Staff Project Engagement Specialist - Roanoke, VA

Burns & McDonnell

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Compensation
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Location
Roanoke, VA
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Staff Project Engagement Specialist conducts 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 prepares field reports, coordinates messaging with project teams, and identifies recurring concerns and potential outreach or mitigation improvements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OutreachCommunity EngagementIssue DocumentationFollow-Up ManagementClient Relationship ManagementTracking ToolsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointOutdoor WorkExtended Walking

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent8 Years Related ExperienceAssociate Degree in Related Field6 Years Related ExperienceBachelor's in Communications, Planning, Public Affairs, or Related Field4 Years Related ExperienceValid Driver's License

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.

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Job Environmental Planning

Primary Location US-VA-Roanoke

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 265023

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

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