We are looking for a Public Involvement Specialist at our office in Houston, TX
About AIG:
We are a Houston-based engineering consulting company established on the cornerstone of transportation. We offer a multidisciplinary blend of planning, engineering and program management services for all types of transportation projects.
Qualifications Required:
· Bachelor level or higher degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field
· 3-5 years of previous Public Involvement experience
· Prefer to have familiarity with NEPA and TxDOT public involvement processes
· Detail-oriented with good writing skills.
· Experience working on TxDOT projects
· Has TxDOT 1.8.1 Public Involvement precertification or ability to acquire 1.8.1 TxDOT precertification
· Ability to travel locally and work during some evenings and weekends as needed.
· Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF editor, PowerPoint, and various Graphic tools such as Adobe Creative Suite etc.
· Works well independently, a team player with good people skills.
· Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals and professional levels.
· Bilingual (Spanish) speaking will be a added plus.
Responsibilities:
· Prepares, coordinates, and successfully implements public involvement programs to facilitate communication about transportation projects, inform various audiences, and get feedback from stakeholders and the public for project acceptance
· Takes ownership and initiative of public involvement tasks to develop effective PI strategies that result in meaningful engagement and communication with the public and project stakeholders
· Ability to inform and educate stakeholders/the public on the purpose, need, benefits, and perceived impacts of the transportation project
· Works with project teams to create comprehensive Public Involvement Plans tailored for each project, as necessary
· Develops and maintains records of stakeholder correspondence.
· Creates and coordinates various communication materials (fact sheets, FAQs, website text, articles, news releases, social media posts, leave-behinds, door hanger notifications, postcards, legal advertisements, exhibit boards, etc.) tailored to various audiences
· Coordinates the dissemination of above-listed information to stakeholders, partners, external agencies, associations, and/or news organizations using print, web, broadcast and/or visual communication media
· Assists in developing content for various client deliverable; works with project teams to develop communication strategy and content.
· Sets up, coordinates, staffs, and helps successfully carry out public meetings and public hearings (including determining location, performing site visits, scheduling, booking court reporters and audio/visual equipment, as well as ensuring proper setup and all required materials are present.
· Builds strong working relationships with clients, project stakeholders/the public; effectively communicates and interacts with a variety of diverse audiences
· Travels and works some evenings/weekends as necessary to facilitate public involvement activities (such as attending public/HOA/MAPO meetings, conducting outreach at community events, etc.)
Ability to handle overall office administration duties such as editing documents, assisting staff members in preparing reports, making appointments, organizing files and preparing office correspondence
Company DescriptionWe are a Houston-based engineering consulting company established on the cornerstone of transportation. We offer a multidisciplinary blend of planning, engineering and program management services for all types of transportation projects.Company DescriptionWe are a Houston-based engineering consulting company established on the cornerstone of transportation. We offer a multidisciplinary blend of planning, engineering and program management services for all types of transportation projects. Read LessJob Description:
Field Engineer will be responsible for construction engineering, contract administration, management of inspection staff, management of testing contract and quality control of multiple transportation infrastructure construction projects in accordance with the contract documents. Coordination with the private utilities, HOA's, businesses, property owners, and Fort Bend Staff/Agents will be required throughout the projects.
Responsibilities:
Apply diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and provide recommendations to resolve significant construction engineering problemsProvide general inspection of construction work to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications and standards.Review inspector daily reports in accordance with the project requirements.Monitor quality control and quality assurance material field testing for concrete, steel, asphalt and soils as applicable.Perform and/or supervise staff in preparing pay estimates, schedule reviews, RFi responses, submittal reviews, non-conformance reports, etc.Review contractor requests for additional compensation and time arising from plan revisions, extra work, changes conditions, claims etc.Draft change orders and other correspondenceEnsure all project documentation in performed and archived in accordance with owner requirementsCoordinate the work of sub-consultants.Lead or attend meetings that facilitate open communication and problem resolution between contractor, client and stakeholders.Lead project close-out process including final inspections, prepare punch lists, and warranty 1-year inspections.Assist and contribute to contract procurement activities.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualification:
Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc.)A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience relevant to this role in transportation infrastructure construction.Working knowledge of applicable standards, specifications and materialsEffective oral and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Fort Bend, Harris County, TxDOT, HCTRA, City of Houston or similar municipal transportation construction projects.
Company DescriptionWe are a Houston-based engineering consulting company established on the cornerstone of transportation. We offer a multidisciplinary blend of planning, engineering and program management services for all types of transportation projects.Company DescriptionWe are a Houston-based engineering consulting company established on the cornerstone of transportation. We offer a multidisciplinary blend of planning, engineering and program management services for all types of transportation projects. Read Less
