Program Communications Manager (Moving I-4 Forward)

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Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Program Communications Manager to join our Orlando, FL office. In this position, you will work in-office at the Interstate 4 (I-4) Project Office in Celebration, Florida.

The Program Communications Manager is an integral part of our Moving I-4 Forward Team, and is responsible for keeping the public, transportation stakeholders, the media, and staff informed about the Program’s projects, initiatives, and innovative methods. In this position, you will oversee the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies to achieve the program’s goals and objectives. This position oversees the development of strategic and targeted messaging to be used in internal and external communications as well as educational campaigns; serves as a spokesperson and point of contact for FDOT media relations; plans and coordinates news events and writes/edits news releases and articles; oversees the development of program related creative content materials. This position coordinates with and assists the Program Leadership Team as well as FDOT’s Communications Director in Central Office.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Develop and implement a communications strategy to promote the Moving I-4 Forward Program’s goals and accomplishments and to tell all aspects of the Moving I-4 Forward story.

• Manage internal and external communications with a wide variety of stakeholders regarding the Moving I-4 Forward Program.

• Collaborate with other disciplines to align communication strategies with overall program objectives. Collaborate with program and FDOT leadership and other organizations as needed to ensure seamless and consistent messaging.

• Oversee and direct the coordination and implementation of special events including public meetings, open houses, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and project tours.

• Oversee and direct the Moving I-4 Forward Communications team members to ensure all communications goals and objectives are met in a timely manner.

• Monitor the effectiveness of all Moving I-4 Forward communications with all audiences and adjust as necessary.

• Demonstrate flexibility, responsiveness, and professionalism when responding to emerging issues or evolving goals.

• Performs other such duties as program leadership deems necessary.

What will you contribute?

• B.S. or B.A in Communications, Public Relations, English, or another related field.

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or public affairs.  A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Experience leading and managing a team of communications professionals

• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful communications efforts

• Knowledge of journalistic writing style and the concepts of grammar, punctuation and associated press style. Skilled in written and verbal communication.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook at an intermediate level.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, citizens, and appointed and elected officials.

• Adept in maintaining clear and consistent communication with leadership and with subordinates.

• Ability to research market trends, recommend marketing strategies and tactics. Ability to create content, reports and newsletters for the general public’s understanding.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with citizens and other interested parties on a variety of issues.

• Ability to understand and implement communication policies and practices, style guides, and brand standards.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and respond quickly to program needs.

• Flexibility and outstanding work ethic.

• Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential preferred.

• Experience working with government agencies or large programs desired.

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese desired.

• Experience in the transportation infrastructure field desired.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work schedules

• Group Insurance

• PTO plus two Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.

• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.