External Communications Manager (Utilities)

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a External Communications Manager (Utilities) with our large power and utilities client in New Port Richey, FL. This is a 17-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00/hr ; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule: 8am-5pm (adjusted as needed to support assigned projects and respond to emergent items as they arise)

Description:
The Senior Public Engagement Manager leads the company's strategic outreach efforts for customer delivery projects in a designated area which includes substation optimization projects and undergrounding projects. This position requires in-depth knowledge and experience, partnering with technical and externally facing staff and all levels of an organization, coordinating complex communications internally and externally, working independently with minimum guidance.

Responsibilities:
Creating and managing a strategic engagement plan
Preparing and coordinating external written communications to property owners and other stakeholders, response, dispatch and tracking of external project inquiries, and monitoring and tracking project information
Engaging and informing key internal stakeholders of the projects taking place and works to ensure a smooth execution of projects
Participating in project team meetings including extensive field reviews, pre-construction meetings and customer interaction in the field
Working with local Government & Community Relations Managers to determine appropriate public engagement strategy
Organizing external communications such as letters, collateral and presentations as needed in coordination with internal communications departments, internal management, legal, engineering, etc.
Coordinating the printing and mailing of external communications
Monitoring property owner inquiries on assigned projects and manage response and documentation
Leading in the preparation and implementation of public information meetings

Specific Requirements: Valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications: Prior experience in customer delivery/distribution
Experience presenting and communicating with external audiences
Adept at dealing with a variety of individuals and escalated situations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in principles of project management
Experience in the utility industry
Customer-specific experience
Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
Demonstrated negotiation experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Community involvement experience in a personal or professional capacity
Ability to lead cross functional teams
Demonstrated problem solving and conflict management skills
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees, management, customers, vendors and service providers in both business and social settings
Experience in working with community organizations in a professional capacity
Experience in working with mid-level, senior level management and their support staffs
Experience with project and event planning
Previous budget management experience
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years minimum of related work experience
In lieu of bachelor's degree AND five (5) years minimum of related work experience listed above, high school diploma/GED AND seven (7) years minimum of related work experience

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com

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