About this role
About the Company
Our client is a leading organization delivering complex, high-profile construction and infrastructure programs within highly regulated, public-facing environments. Known for operational excellence, safety, and stakeholder transparency, the organization partners with contractors, consultants, and public agencies to deliver transformative projects that serve millions of users. As project activity accelerates, the company is expanding its construction logistics and communications capabilities to ensure seamless coordination and clear, consistent engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
About the Position
The Construction Logistics Specialist II (Communications Specialist) plays a critical role in supporting communication, coordination, and engagement activities across large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. This position works closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, contractors, and communications leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and accessible information is shared throughout all phases of project delivery—planning, design, preconstruction, and construction.
This is a hands-on, collaborative role focused on executing established communication plans, coordinating construction logistics information, and supporting stakeholder outreach efforts. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of construction awareness, communications expertise, and organizational discipline, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear messaging for diverse audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and distribute project communication materials, including FAQs, fact sheets, presentations, construction notices, advisories, exhibits, and briefings, in alignment with approved messaging and branding standards.
- Support internal communications by coordinating timely information sharing across project teams, partners, and internal stakeholders through approved channels.
- Attend project and coordination meetings to gather updates and translate technical or construction-related information into clear, audience-appropriate messaging.
- Coordinate project logistics information including schedules, deliveries, phasing, and scope execution to support communication distribution across programs and stakeholders.
- Verify project components such as permits, notices, permissions, and compliance with project requirements.
- Ensure contractors are delivering required documentation (phasing plans, site logistics plans, construction notices, and related materials) in accordance with contract documents.
- Track, monitor, and report on public inquiries, complaints, and issues; escalate sensitive or time-critical matters as appropriate.
- Support stakeholder and community engagement initiatives and maintain organized records of outreach activities.
- Provide regular logistics and construction updates to communications leadership for publication and external outreach.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Contractors to align logistics across multiple projects and programs, coordinating with Operations, Public Safety, and Guest Experience teams.
- Monitor construction activities across projects to identify operational constraints, mitigate bottlenecks, and elevate issues to project teams and executive leadership.
- Coordinate reporting and information sharing with global Construction Logistics Management and delivery support teams.
- Prepare reports and briefings for executive leadership and senior development teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Planning, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in public or stakeholder communications, preferably supporting large-scale construction, infrastructure, transportation, or civic projects.
- Strong understanding of construction project lifecycles, phasing, and public communication requirements.
- Exceptional written, visual, and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical content.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Experience engaging with diverse communities, government agencies, contractors, and media representatives.
- Advanced proficiency with Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Experience using email marketing platforms (e.g., Benchmark) for public advisories and notifications.
- Relevant professional licensure or certifications in communications or public relations preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Exposure to landmark infrastructure and construction programs
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with executive visibility
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping public understanding of transformative projects
Other facts
About Kimmel & Associates
Kimmel & Associates was formed in 1981 with the goal of providing service-oriented executive search to a group of specialized industries. Since then, we have become the largest industry-specific executive search firm in North America. For more than 40 years, we have been committed to exceeding expectations and providing unparalleled service through dedication, honesty, and stewardship—it’s the Kimmel Standard. Here are the industries we serve: construction (all sectors), renewable & sustainable infrastructure, supply chain, waste & recycling, and automotive.
An Unmatched Commitment to Service
Kimmel & Associates was founded on the principle of serving. We believe that helping people and companies to prosper is our calling, and we are certain that helping companies attract the right people at the right time is how we can serve best. Kimmel employees follow this calling in the community as well, through our Kimmel Goodwill Program, our in-house volunteer network.
Why Kimmel?
Kimmel & Associates has been recognized as the industry leader in executive search for the industries we serve. We partner with clients to become their agents and advocates in the marketplace. We know the right job at the right time changes a candidate’s future, and the right candidate at the right time changes a company’s future. We’ve helped thousands of professionals grow their careers. We recruit. We really recruit.
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What you'll do
- The Construction Logistics Specialist II is responsible for developing and distributing project communication materials, coordinating logistics information, and supporting stakeholder outreach efforts. This role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure timely and accurate information sharing throughout all project phases.
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