Director, Communications- Transportation Engineering

DIRECTOR TRANSPORTATIONENGINEERING

Hybrid role based in Lisle IL

Salary Range: $110000-$120000 annually

About Us:
Morreale Communications is an award-winningwoman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in the areas of Transportation & Infrastructure Health & Wellness Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs. We pride ourselves in our commitment to excellence innovation and integrity in all aspects of our operations.
This role supportsa clientwithin the Transportation Engineering industry.

Background:

The Director(Transportation Engineering)works closely with the clienttechnicalprojectand creative teams to developimplementand supportcomprehensive communications strategiesand deliverables. These plans may include content development for both internal and external communicationsas well as education and training campaigns intended for diverse audiences using both traditional and emerging resources.

The Director(Transportation Engineering)plays a dual roleofstrategicthinkerand highly skilled technical bringnew ideasand fresh perspectivesto communicate highlytechnicalinformation while supporting the development of high-quality are an experienced project manager and willengage withmultipleinternalexternaland clientproject teamstocloselymonitordeliverables and track metrics for successful outcomes.

The Director(Transportation Engineering)works closely with clients to engage target audiences and educate them on project goals and ideal candidate is a strong writer and publicspeakerandis comfortable facilitating meetingswith a wide range of audiencesfromentry-level engineers totop-level executives.

Project managementexperience with transportationengineering and technical writing or editing ispreferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional client service and high-quality deliverables on time and on budget

• Communicate regularly with project partners and clients via emailvirtualmeetingsandface-to-face interactionsto provide status updates and strategic guidance

• Develop content designand editreportsabout the clients assets targeted towarda diverse group of stakeholdersincluding engineerslegislatorsand thepublic

• Partner with clientsengineeringteams todeveloptechnical status updatepresentationsin a digestible format

• Format criteria manuals and update clients website annually

• Scheduleandfacilitatetechnical training sessions that educate internal and external stakeholders on best practicesprocessesand key engineering innovations

• Leadoutreach for and execution of large-scale events and technical workshops forengineersandindustry partners

• Provide strategic recommendations toclient oneventthemesmessagingandlogistics

• Manage event planning advancepreparationand day-of-event execution

• Measure attendee satisfaction and event impactand make recommendations for continuous improvement

• Proactively manage project performance including budget timelineand client satisfaction and address issues to keep projects on track

• Attend and manage in-person client events and functions

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Maintainhigh standardsfor work quality and the overall client experience

• Thrive in a client-embedded environment serving as a primary point of contact

• Demonstrate resourcefulness and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with agility

• Exhibita high levelof professionalism

• Build trust and instill confidence with clientsthrough actions and words

• Will be a solutions-oriented problem solver

Job Qualifications:

• 8 years professional experience inproject management orcommunications for/within the transportationor engineeringindustries

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both on deliverables and with project partners

• Ability to convey complex technical topics in a clear and concise manner

• Ability to adjust communication style to appropriately meet the needs of a variety of audiences

• Skilled at working with minimal supervision on high-profile projects

• Experienced with budget management and tracking

• Experience leading and supporting project teamswhile balancing multiple initiatives concurrently

• Strong familiarity with transportationindustry and its best practices

• Bachelors degreerequiredwith apreferentialfocusinengineering communicationsurbanplanningor related field

• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to client offices and events

• Must be able to work onsite in Lisle IL a minimum of three daysper week

What we offer:

• Competitive medical dental vision and life insurance benefits

• 401k program and safe harbor match

• Paid personal time off

• PaidMaternity Leave

• Remote and flexible schedule options

• Charitable giving employer-match program

Commitment to Morreale Core our Core Values videohere!

Our core valuesrepresentthe beliefs philosophies and principles that define who we are and how we do business. We are looking for a candidate whodemonstratescommitment and character to upholding the Morreale Core Values in all they do.

• Accountability: Own it and honor our commitment to others.

• Diversity: Embrace diverse perspectives and foster a culture of inclusion.

• Excellence: Think big. Be bold and make every action count.

• Integrity: Be honest respectful and trustworthy. Always do the right thing.

• Collaboration: Stronger together. Elevate each others unique abilities to build on our collective strength.

About Morreale

Founded in 2006 Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business mediapolicyand people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of changecrisisand opportunity Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development stakeholder engagement branding and creative strategy digital & social communications diversity & inclusion policystrategyand media relations. Morreale is a certified WBE/WBENC agency bringing unrivaled experience from a wide range of backgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients.

Morreale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.