Government and Community Relations Manager

Pacifico Energy • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Government and Community Relations Manager leads community engagement and good neighbor programs for Pacifico’s energy infrastructure projects, from early development through construction and ongoing operations. The role builds relationships with neighbors, community organizations, local officials, and other stakeholders; turns local concerns into practical solutions; represents Pacifico in public settings; and coordinates delivery of commitments made to neighboring communities.

The position designs project-specific programs informed by community input, negotiates and administers community commitments, manages inquiries and complaints, and works across Development and Permitting, Construction, Operations, Legal, and project leadership. It also tracks local government activity and community sentiment, reports risks and engagement progress to leadership, and coordinates external advisers when appropriate. The role reports to Kevin Pratt and includes project travel and occasional evening community meetings.

Requirements

• Experience owning community relations, government affairs, or stakeholder engagement for energy, infrastructure, industrial development, or similarly complex projects.
• A track record of designing and delivering community or good neighbor programs that address local priorities and support workable project outcomes.
• Confident public speaking and clear writing, with experience presenting at community or public meetings and explaining technical topics to nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including working through opposition and reaching practical agreements with communities or local stakeholders.
• Strong follow-through in administering commitments, tracking budgets and obligations, and coordinating delivery across project, legal, and operating teams.
• Knowledge of local government decision-making and public engagement processes.
• Sound judgment about when to involve legal or technical specialists.
• Availability for project travel and occasional evening community meetings.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement project-specific good neighbor programs using community input to shape benefits, communication plans, and approaches to local impacts.
• Build relationships with neighbors, community organizations, local officials, and other stakeholders, and maintain an understanding of their priorities and concerns.
• Represent Pacifico at neighborhood meetings, community forums, and local government meetings; prepare presentations and respond to questions with accurate, accessible information.
• Negotiate community commitments and agreements with Kevin, Legal, and project leaders, aligning proposed terms with project needs, budgets, and approval requirements.
• Administer approved community commitments during construction and ongoing operations; track obligations, owners, budgets, and deadlines, and coordinate fulfillment and reporting with site and asset management teams.
• Partner with Development and Permitting, Construction, and Operations to incorporate community feedback into planning and maintain continuity as projects move between teams.
• Manage community inquiries and complaints, coordinate timely responses with technical teams, and escalate unresolved issues or emerging risks with recommended actions.
• Track local government activity and community sentiment affecting projects; brief leadership on risks, engagement progress, and decisions needed; and coordinate external advisers where appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed