Project Communications Coordinator​/Specialist

Project Communications Coordinator/Specialist

Job Category: Project Communications

Requisition Number: PROJE
003183

• Full-Time

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Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction‑Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

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The Project Communications Coordinator/Specialist provides advanced‑level support for public involvement activities, including administrative oversight, online research, database analysis, editorial and technical writing, and associated planning services for larger, complex airport, transportation and community planning and design projects. Duties include organizing public meetings, making venue reservations, preparing mailing lists, placing advertisements, venue setup and breakdown, preparing meeting materials, recording meeting notes, and final meeting documentation for large, complicated projects with a high level of autonomy.

Other duties include preparing stakeholder communications, reviewing and editing written correspondence and reports, website development, managing public comments, preparing PowerPoint presentations, and mentoring others to do the same. A Project Communications Specialist 3 exercises a strong work ethic, demonstrates a desire to learn and grow, has excellent organizational and communication skills, and effectively mentors others with less experience. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Advanced
• Market Sector Software (Adobe Creative Suite) - Advanced

• Advanced understanding of technical fundamentals
• Demonstrates expertise to others within and beyond market sector
• Provides unique solutions to complex technical challenges
• Leads internal mentoring
• Performs quality control of complex deliverables

Team player and team leader with the ability to follow on large or complex projects. Provides clear communication and direction, sets expectations, and takes responsibility for results of the team.

Leads the production of and provides quality control for the following:

• Fact sheets
• Presentations, posters, boards, and other visual aids
• Story Maps and graphic storytelling
• Meeting agendas, minutes, notes, and summaries
• Event plans and associated event materials

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Develop budgets and schedules for complex tasks and projects. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.

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