Assistant Communications Manager – Aviation Infrastructure & Public Outreach

Consertus-US • El Segundo, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Consertus is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Communications Manager to support the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program (ATMP) Roadways and Enabling Projects at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including Century Beautification, LAX Gateway, and other landside infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Public Information Specialist II, this role provides communications, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and administrative support during project planning, design, and construction. The successful candidate will help keep local communities, businesses, agencies, and other stakeholders informed through clear, accurate, and timely project communications.

This is a full-time, onsite, salaried, project-based assignment at LAX/LAWA offices and designated project locations. Remote or hybrid work is not available. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, based on a 40-hour workweek. Occasional evening, weekend, or extended hours may be required for outreach events or project milestones. Local field visits and community meetings are part of the role, and transportation to and from LAX/LAWA is the employee’s responsibility. The anticipated assignment dates are November 16, 2026–June 30, 2027; these dates are estimates and may change with project needs.

The expected base salary range is $104,000–$114,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; optional pet insurance, legal insurance, and supplemental health plans; a 401(k) with day-one eligibility and company matching; 10 paid company holidays; and PTO starting at 15 days annually and growing to 25 days.

Consertus is an AI-native global capital program management and advisory firm headquartered in Miami, Florida, with more than 1,500 professionals worldwide. Its integrated services span digital, advisory, engineering and design, and delivery, serving sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology. The company states that it celebrates individual strengths, fosters strong relationships, and promotes flexibility in how and where employees work. Consertus is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive environment and does not discriminate on the basis of protected status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, Planning, Political Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications, public relations, public outreach, community engagement, or a related discipline.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, presentation, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience preparing stakeholder communications and outreach materials and coordinating public-facing events or meetings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, electronic records, contact lists, and communications logs with accuracy and discretion.
• Ability to interact professionally with community members, businesses, agencies, public officials, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting transportation, aviation, construction, public infrastructure, or government capital improvement projects.
• Experience communicating construction impacts, traffic changes, and project updates to affected stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media content management tools.
• Experience with website content management systems such as Drupal and email marketing platforms such as Benchmark.
• Relevant certifications in communications, public engagement, marketing, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing stakeholder engagement and communications plans for ATMP Roadways and Enabling Projects.
• Draft, review, and distribute traffic advisories, construction notices, project updates, public notifications, correspondence, fact sheets, and FAQs.
• Track and help respond to public inquiries, comments, complaints, and information requests; escalate sensitive or unresolved issues as appropriate.
• Coordinate distribution of approved project information to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics for open houses, workshops, community meetings, public hearings, stakeholder briefings, and outreach events.
• Maintain stakeholder contact databases, distribution lists, outreach logs, communication records, and meeting documentation.
• Support interactions with community members, businesses, public agencies, elected officials, contractors, and consultants.
• Assist with field outreach at project sites and community events; monitor local concerns and report relevant developments to the Public Information Specialist II.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, meeting notices, informational materials, graphics requests, and public-facing outreach content.
• Support website content updates, document uploads, social media content preparation, scheduling, and monitoring.
• Assist with media event logistics, attendee coordination, and material distribution.
• Maintain meeting schedules, agendas, sign-in sheets, summaries, and records of stakeholder engagement activities.
• Compile outreach reports, communication metrics, and other project documentation; work with consultant and contractor teams on approved communications protocols.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Optional pet insurance, legal insurance, and supplemental health plans.
• 401(k) with day-one eligibility, including a 100% company match on the first 3% of eligible compensation and a 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%.
• 10 paid company holidays.
• PTO starting at 15 days annually and growing to 25 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level