ContourGlobal is hiring: Regional Community Engagement Manager in Houston

Join to apply for the Regional Community Engagement Manager role at ContourGlobal Houston, TX, US, 77019 ContourGlobal , a KKR Company, is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across a range of technologies, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development. ContourGlobal operates in 18 countries, committing to accelerate decarbonisation through thermal fleet transition, renewable repowering, and organic growth. The company has a 20‑year history of collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers, delivering electricity via long‑term contracts, innovative PPAs, and energy‑management solutions. Job Summary As Regional Community Engagement Manager , you will join our Sustainability team, reporting to the Global Head of Sustainability and the regional President. Your role will provide regional support to local teams across the operational lifecycle—growth, construction, operation, closure, and divestment—raising awareness on social risk assessment, investment program development, grievance mechanisms, community agreements, and more. Key Responsibilities Support local and regional teams in developing, implementing, and tracking community engagement activities in alignment with ContourGlobal’s policies and international standards. Maintain a Social and Environmental Obligations register, ensuring all permit conditions, legal requirements, community agreements, and social obligations are tracked and escalated as needed. Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, indigenous groups, public institutions, and other regional stakeholders. Lead stakeholder mapping, field diagnostics, and regular community perception assessments. Facilitate participatory processes such as consultations, workshops, and community meetings to ensure inclusive engagement. Develop and implement risk‑management processes, including risk registers and controls to support global aggregation. Oversee data quality and completeness, feeding inputs into KPIs and reporting requirements such as Annual Sustainability Reporting. Monitor the regulatory climate in operating countries, ensuring stakeholders are informed of changes that could impact the business. Support due diligence and engagement with external developers on co‑development projects. Monitor and report on community‑related risks, opportunities, conflicts, complaints, and grievances, supporting mitigation and conflict‑resolution initiatives. Develop training materials to raise community‑management awareness and sustainability practices. Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences, including regulatory compliance reporting. Support the development, implementation, and tracking of community investment projects, including proposals co‑created with local stakeholders. Collaborate with internal departments—Environmental, Legal, Construction, Procurement, Operations—to align social activities with project timelines and operational needs. Assist legal teams in assessing potential compliance issues related to community‑relations activities. Support investigation of community‑related incidents and assurance programs for community engagement processes. Develop strong relationships and collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to improve consistency and quality of Community Engagement performance. Handle RFP scoping and development, consultant management, and budget controls. Qualifications And Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, social performance management, community relations, or a related discipline. Professional designations such as Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP™) or Certified Community Manager (CCM) are preferred. Experience: 5‑8 years of recent, relevant experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, or social performance roles in an industrial sector. Skills: Strong presentation and computer skills—Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Power BI—and experience with community engagement tracking platforms. Travel: Frequent travel (~30%) required. What Drives Your Application Forward A detail‑oriented approach with the ability to process large volumes of data and translate it into meaningful insights. Ability to work collaboratively across functions and under pressure. Appreciation and respect for diverse cultures and perspectives. Superior communication and organizational skills. Our Values «We» is our greatest asset. We respect and protect the environment. We are doers, committed to doing things right. We act with integrity and transparency. We think and act like entrepreneurs. Working@CG Globally integrated team pushing boundaries and remaining agile. Entrepreneurial mindset encouraging initiative and innovation. Employee ownership program empowering owners to make a difference. Culture that empowers individuals to succeed, contribute, and shape the future of sustainable energy. Cross‑border collaboration reflecting a multicultural workforce. Competitive compensation package based on merit. Flexible working policy balancing results with wellbeing. About ContourGlobal ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity and is building 1 GW of renewables under construction and 9.8 GW under development. Operating in 18 countries, ContourGlobal is committed to accelerating decarbonisation through sustainable transition strategies and long‑term community collaboration. 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