Transystems
Communications Manager
Transystems, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day:
All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers
-
Driven to Serve .
Interested in joining our team? Great! We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.
Responsibilities
What you'll be challenged to do :The Communication Manager plays a vital role in managing public involvement and stakeholder engagement and developing and executing communication strategies to engage stakeholders and the public in various projects and initiatives. This position oversees all aspects of communication-related to these efforts, including community outreach, public meetings, and stakeholder communication. The Communications Manager collaborates closely with project teams, government agencies, community organizations, and the public to ensure transparency, build trust, and facilitate meaningful dialogue throughout the project lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):
Develops and implements comprehensive communication strategies and plans to support transportation projects and initiatives.Provides strategic guidance and support to project teams on matters of communication and public involvement.Manages communication resources and budgets effectively to ensure efficient use of resources.Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of communication and public involvement activities and makes recommendations for improvement.Oversees media relations activities, including drafting press releases, responding to media inquiries, and cultivating relationships with journalists.Leads community outreach efforts to engage stakeholders and the public, including organizing public meetings, workshops, and events.Develops and maintains strong relationships and networks with clients, government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and cooperation.Stays informed about emerging trends, best practices, and regulations related to communication and public involvement in the transportation industry.Serves as a spokesperson for the organization, representing it in public forums, meetings, and events as needed.Supervises and mentors communication staff, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and development.Supports the continuous evaluation and refinement of internal communications processes to identify better ways of working.Responds to crises or challenging situations quickly and professionally.Attends networking events and speaking engagements and assists with hosting special events.Ensures all company and project materials have consistent and positive messaging and branding.Conducts quality control on all communications.Qualifications
What you bring to our firm:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.Minimum of 5 years of experience in communication, public relations, or stakeholder engagement, preferably in the infrastructure or transportation sector.Strong understanding of communication principles, strategies, and techniques, with demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communication plans.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.Experience in public/media relations, including drafting press releases, coordinating interviews, and managing media inquiries.Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve goals and objectives.Knowledge of AEC industry trends, issues, and regulations is desirable.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Experience in community outreach and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build relationships and foster collaboration with various stakeholders.Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and communication software/tools.Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.What we'd prefer for you to bring to our firm:
Knowledge of transportation industry trends, issues, and regulations is desirable.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Proactive, organized, results-oriented, and a strategic thinker with an enthusiasm for learning new things.Respond to crises or challenging situations quickly, professionally andTeam player willing to pitch in wherever help is needed.Willingness to work some late evenings.Embrace new technology, tools, trends to leverage both written and visual communication mediums to convey complex information in a clear, impactful way.Featured Benefits:
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.401(k) company matchVacation accrual separate from sick time.Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.
TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).
As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.
We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day:
All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers
-
Driven to Serve .
Interested in joining our team? Great! We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.
Responsibilities
What you'll be challenged to do :The Communication Manager plays a vital role in managing public involvement and stakeholder engagement and developing and executing communication strategies to engage stakeholders and the public in various projects and initiatives. This position oversees all aspects of communication-related to these efforts, including community outreach, public meetings, and stakeholder communication. The Communications Manager collaborates closely with project teams, government agencies, community organizations, and the public to ensure transparency, build trust, and facilitate meaningful dialogue throughout the project lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):
Develops and implements comprehensive communication strategies and plans to support transportation projects and initiatives.Provides strategic guidance and support to project teams on matters of communication and public involvement.Manages communication resources and budgets effectively to ensure efficient use of resources.Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of communication and public involvement activities and makes recommendations for improvement.Oversees media relations activities, including drafting press releases, responding to media inquiries, and cultivating relationships with journalists.Leads community outreach efforts to engage stakeholders and the public, including organizing public meetings, workshops, and events.Develops and maintains strong relationships and networks with clients, government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and cooperation.Stays informed about emerging trends, best practices, and regulations related to communication and public involvement in the transportation industry.Serves as a spokesperson for the organization, representing it in public forums, meetings, and events as needed.Supervises and mentors communication staff, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and development.Supports the continuous evaluation and refinement of internal communications processes to identify better ways of working.Responds to crises or challenging situations quickly and professionally.Attends networking events and speaking engagements and assists with hosting special events.Ensures all company and project materials have consistent and positive messaging and branding.Conducts quality control on all communications.Qualifications
What you bring to our firm:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.Minimum of 5 years of experience in communication, public relations, or stakeholder engagement, preferably in the infrastructure or transportation sector.Strong understanding of communication principles, strategies, and techniques, with demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communication plans.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.Experience in public/media relations, including drafting press releases, coordinating interviews, and managing media inquiries.Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve goals and objectives.Knowledge of AEC industry trends, issues, and regulations is desirable.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Experience in community outreach and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build relationships and foster collaboration with various stakeholders.Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and communication software/tools.Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.What we'd prefer for you to bring to our firm:
Knowledge of transportation industry trends, issues, and regulations is desirable.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Proactive, organized, results-oriented, and a strategic thinker with an enthusiasm for learning new things.Respond to crises or challenging situations quickly, professionally andTeam player willing to pitch in wherever help is needed.Willingness to work some late evenings.Embrace new technology, tools, trends to leverage both written and visual communication mediums to convey complex information in a clear, impactful way.Featured Benefits:
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.401(k) company matchVacation accrual separate from sick time.Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.
TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).
As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.