AECOM · 7 hours ago
Senior Community Engagement Specialist
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $130K/yr
6+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a passionate bi-lingual Senior Community Engagement Specialist to assist in the delivery of large, complex infrastructure projects on both sides of the Texas/Mexico Border by leading stakeholder engagement and communications tasks.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leading creation and implementation of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Plans/strategies and executing related outreach
Identifying and mapping key stakeholders for client projects. Conducting in-depth research and investigation including stakeholder and situational analysis and jurisdictional review
Making tactical decisions on and prioritizing stakeholder and community engagement activities based on project and client requirements
Collaborating with project teams to strategize on best practices and risk communications
Engaging and informing stakeholders, communities, and residents on projects in-person and/or virtually, or through written materials
Developing themes, core messages and collateral for multiple audiences in both English and Spanish, including local communities, statutory bodies, technical groups, and elected representatives
Managing the drafting of content for stakeholder communication, fact sheets, FAQs, exhibit content, and other materials as needed
Planning logistics, execution and facilitation of stakeholder or public meetings, workshops, open houses, focus groups, and other community outreach events, both virtually and in-person
Developing presentations for meetings with various stakeholders within a client’s brand guidelines
Providing acute attention to detail in the development, management and tracking of stakeholder communications and feedback
Managing development of surveys and focus groups and other stakeholder engagement feedback mechanisms
Performing work in accordance with agreed objectives, budget and timescale with little/no supervision
Exercising sound judgment when communicating with internal and/or external clients or customers and develops relationships with key project contacts
Leads project teams and may have direct reports along with Coaching entry-level/ mid-level staff members
Responsible for quality checks and approvals of all client deliverables
Manages client communications and develops relationships with key contacts
Qualification
Required
BA/BS + 6 years of related equivalency or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Bilingual fluency English/Spanish with experience working with Texas/Mexico Border communities
Preferred
10 + years of professional experience in a communications, community engagement or stakeholder management position
6 + years of relevant experience in a stakeholder management and/or communications management position, including experience on large infrastructure programs
3 + years of professional experience working on large infrastructure projects or programs
Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge, understanding, and experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships and establishing effective communications strategies in an operational and public-facing environment
Demonstrated experience in managing small teams (2-5 people) to implement effective communications, community engagement and stakeholder management plans
Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings / workshops with groups of stakeholders in both English and Spanish
Excellent interpersonal communication skills: this role requires continuous interaction with program and team leaders, client management, influential stakeholders and the public
Experience with government relations, media relations, public relations, stakeholder analysis and facilitation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
Recent News
2026-01-16
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