Senior Manager, Community Engagement

Ezee Fiber•Houston, TX

About The Position

As the Sr. Manager, Community Engagement, you play a critical role representing Ezee Fiber Construction notification efforts at municipal meetings, community gatherings, HOA meetings, Utility Districts, and other various forums. You will support the community engagement, construction initiatives, and priorities of the company by serving as the primary point of contact for HOA community organizations. You will be proactive in providing feedback on community viewpoints, as well as educating communities on the construction process. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, goal-oriented, independent worker with strong communication skills, both written and verbal. The right candidate must possess an outgoing personality, with a strong focus on relationship building and strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Government Relations, or Construction Management, or 5 years’ experience in community/customer care, government relations, or utility construction.
Strong knowledge of the utility construction process.
Experience with Maps and ArcGIS is required
Ability to lead a regional team.
Experience preparing and delivering in-person presentations.
Ability to produce and deliver in-depth reports and presentations to internal and external partners.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with confidential information with integrity.
Good written and verbal communication skills to present and share information with internal and external audiences.
Good collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively in sensitive, political environments.
Good organizational skills to analyze, coordinate, and implement initiatives.
Diplomacy and the ability to get along well with all levels of management and community leaders.
Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Use maps and reports to identify the construction build schedule and research community groups to initiate the notification process for construction plans.
Coordinate community meetings and presentations to support fiber optic construction projects across the United States
Ensure project-specific community engagement strategies align with municipality guidelines, established best practices, and company goals.
Use the database to update project timelines and notes for interdepartmental groups.
Develop budgets, provide cost accountability, and work with project teams to ensure accurate forecasts and accurate cost coverage to achieve the strategic plan.
Proactively build relationships with essential community leaders and community organizations, mainly HOAs and Water Utilities.
Support the Engineering and Construction process by cross-collaborating during engineering and construction phases.
Coordinate meetings between key community organizations, Ezee Fiber Construction Managers, and Contractors
Ensure timely communication with community leaders regarding permitting, construction, and maintenance timelines and expectations of upcoming construction projects.
Lead community engagement onsite activities within specific projects to grow brand awareness, key community relationships, and foster support for new fiber expansion projects.
Identify opposition and related risks to project success and help implement mitigation strategies.