Stakeholder Engagement Lead

ACCIONA Construcción•Phoenix, AZ

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. The Stakeholder Engagement Lead or Manager will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive stakeholder and community engagement strategies for a large scale water infrastructure project in the United States. This role will serve as the primary interface between the project and its stakeholders including client and their representatives, local communities, government agencies, regulators, Indigenous groups, and interest organizations, ensuring transparent communication, trust building, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. The position supports project success by proactively identifying risks, managing stakeholder expectations, and fostering positive relationships that enable timely project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, or a related field preferred (or +8 years of demonstrated relevant experience)
+8 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, or public affairs, preferably in large scale infrastructure projects such as water, transportation, energy, or utilities.
Demonstrated experience working on complex, multi stakeholder projects in the United States.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strategic thinker with the ability to define risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Knowledge of environmental and social governance principles and social impact assessment practices.
Ability to work in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment.
High level of cultural awareness and emotional intelligence.
Proficiency in stakeholder mapping and engagement tools or software.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
In addition, Mexico experience highly desired.
Experience with public sector processes, permitting, and regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.
Proven track record of managing sensitive community issues and building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience working with joint ventures or international organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a Stakeholder Engagement Plan tailored to the project’s scope, timeline, and risk profile.
Identify, map, and analyze stakeholders including community groups, government entities, and affected parties.
Support community outreach efforts including public meetings, workshops, hearings, and one on one engagements.
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholder inquiries, concerns, and grievances and establish and manage a formal grievance mechanism.
Collaborate with internal and external teams such as engineering, environmental, legal, and communications to ensure consistent messaging and alignment.
Support permitting and regulatory processes by facilitating communication with relevant authorities.
Monitor stakeholder sentiment and project reputation and proactively address risks and emerging issues.
Prepare reports, briefings, and communication materials for internal leadership and external audiences.
Ensure compliance with environmental and social governance standards including federal, state, and local requirements.
Manage consultants and external advisors supporting stakeholder engagement activities.
Contribute to crisis communication planning and response as needed.