Manager

Bodewell Group•Fresno, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Bodewell Group is seeking a full-time Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for leading communications and stakeholder engagement efforts for large-scale, complex transmission and substation programs. The Manager will serve as the primary client point of contact and will be responsible for ensuring project messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with engineering, construction, environmental, and regulatory milestones. This individual will work closely with cross-functional project teams to translate technical information into accessible communications, develop stakeholder engagement strategies, and support proactive issue identification and response. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, strategic thinker, and relationship builder who thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility infrastructure environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred
5+ years' experience in public relations or public outreach fields

Responsibilities

Manage communications and stakeholder outreach for large, complex transmission and substation programs, serving as the primary point of contact for client.
Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, environmental, and regulatory teams to ensure project information, milestones, risks, and impacts are accurately translated into clear, consistent, and timely messaging and collateral.
Lead and mentor junior account staff, providing coaching, direction, and performance feedback while supporting skill development in stakeholder engagement, issue management, and program coordination.
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies, including public outreach, briefings, and issue response plans, for high-visibility infrastructure projects with significant community and operational impacts.
Track and manage program-level risks, issues, and dependencies related to stakeholder concerns and communications, escalating emerging issues appropriately and supporting project team decision-making.
Additional duties as required