Public Information and Community Relations Specialist

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial District is seeking a Public Information and Community Relations Specialist for the Monarch Compute Campus in Mason County, West Virginia. The primary focus of this role is to support clear, timely and coordinated public information for the project. Working closely with Kiewit’s on-site project team, Corporate Communication and client counterparts, the specialist will help keep stakeholders informed about project activities, manage public questions and concerns, and support communication related to construction activities and potential community impacts.

The specialist will be based on site and will serve as an accessible communication resource for the project team, while also developing relationships with stakeholders and representing Kiewit professionally in the surrounding community.Additional responsibilities may include supporting community relationships, engagement activities and local outreach in coordination with the project team and client. The scope of these activities will depend on project needs and priorities and may evolve throughout the project.

This position requires someone who is adaptable, organized and comfortable taking on a variety of communication and community engagement responsibilities as the project evolves.

District Overview

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. Our construction and design engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market.

Location

• The Public Information and Community Relations Specialist will be based on site at the Monarch Compute Campus in Mason County, West Virginia.
• This role requires daily collaboration with Kiewit’s project team, Corporate Communication and client representatives to support public information and stakeholder engagement activities.
• The role will primarily operate from the project office, with opportunities to participate in field activities, community meetings, local events and other outreach efforts as project needs evolve.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide on-site public information and community engagement support, working closely with the Kiewit project team, Corporate Communication and client counterparts to coordinate accurate, timely and consistent information.
• Support communication of project activities, construction updates, milestones and potential community impacts to stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate public information materials, including project updates, fact sheets, presentations, notices, website content and other outreach materials.
• Receive, document and help coordinate responses to public questions, comments and concerns, involving appropriate project team members as needed.
• Maintain stakeholder contact information, public inquiry records and outreach documentation to support ongoing communication efforts.
• Monitor community feedback, identify emerging concerns and elevate issues or communication needs to the appropriate project and client representatives.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including community meetings, local events, presentations and outreach initiatives.
• Help establish and maintain positive relationships with community members, local organizations, businesses and other stakeholders.
• Assist with community partnerships, educational outreach and other engagement opportunities identified by the project team or client.
• Provide additional public information and community engagement support as project needs and priorities evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, business or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3 + years of experience in public information, stakeholder engagement, community outreach or a related field, preferably within the construction, infrastructure or energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of public information practices, stakeholder communication and community engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear, accessible messaging.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common communication tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with project personnel, client representatives, community members, local organizations and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to work independently in an on-site project environment while coordinating closely with broader project and communication teams.
• Familiarity with Mason County, West Virginia, and surrounding communities preferred. #LI-KS23#LI-KS23