About this opportunity
PRR lists this Portfolio Manager / Senior Consultant opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PRR is a full-service communications firm that serves the transportation, environment, and health sectors. We provide integrated communications services that help clients make informed decisions and build stronger, more inclusive communities. Our clients include government agencies at the national, state, and local level; nonprofit organizations, and mission-driven private sector clients. Our commitment lies in providing an environment where our team engages with intriguing and challenging projects while integrating their professional aspirations with personal values. If you're seeking a career with a company that leaves a positive imprint on the environment, human well-being, and the communities our clients serve, PRR welcomes you.
About the role
PRR is seeking a Senior Consultant to manage a variety of client projects across PRR’s transportation and environment sectors from Baltimore, MD. The ideal candidate will understand communications, public affairs, and public engagement for government projects . This is a hybrid-role, with up to two days spent in a client office, the rest of the time can be remote work from home.
What you'll do
Strategic Communications and Project Management
Develop and manage scopes, communications plans, budgets, and schedules
Develop and oversee quality for contract deliverables
Edit technical information and complex information for public audiences
Develop and produce PowerPoint presentations and talking points
Plan and manage engagement activities and events, including open houses, neighborhood briefings, and other public meetings
Lead and coordinate media relations and media events, including responding to media inquiries and emerging issues in a prompt and accurate manner
Lead client meetings related to project communications and contract progress reporting
Proactively complete tasks
Delegate responsibilities as needed
Cope with distractions, handling numerous functions simultaneously
Set and maintain high standards for all communications to clients and project staff
Strategic Communications and Project Management
Develop and manage scopes, communications plans, budgets, and schedules
Develop and oversee quality for contract deliverables
Edit technical information and complex information for public audiences
Develop and produce PowerPoint presentations and talking points
Plan and manage engagement activities and events, including open houses, neighborhood briefings, and other public meetings
Lead and coordinate media relations and media events, including responding to media inquiries and emerging issues in a prompt and accurate manner
Lead client meetings related to project communications and contract progress reporting
Proactively complete tasksDelegate responsibilities as needed
Cope with distractions, handling numerous functions simultaneously
Set and maintain high standards for all communications to clients and project staff
Client Relations
Establish effective communication with clients, vendors, communities
Provide strategic counsel to clients in the areas of communications and public outreach
Manage client expectations, anticipate needs, and proactively identify solutions and opportunities
Maintain confidentiality of client information
Submit invoices on time and request updates on late payments
Staff Management
Supervise and meet with staff (of 3) on a regular basis
Support staff development and work with staff on individual goals
Support staff workload, utilization, and productivity in coordination with project and division leadership
Develop New Business and Maintain Current Projects/Accounts
Independently solicit and win new projects by prospecting and cultivating new business and responding to RFP’s/ solicitations
Secure contract renewals and amendments
Represent firm to prospective and current clients
Develop and maintain area(s) of expertise that contributes to PRR’s lines of business
In this role, your time will largely be spent working on projects and billing your time to clients. The rest of your time would be billed to the company to complete company activities, engage in business development, and participate in growth and development opportunities. The utilization goal for this position is 86%. Our staff track and report their time spent on projects and company activities each day, submitting a full timesheet each week.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Qualifications
8+ years of experience in communications/engagement/public affairs consulting or government PIO work
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent at public speaking, meeting facilitation, and public engagement
Write concisely and quickly in a variety of styles, appropriate to a project’s communications objectives
Demonstrated experience translating complex technical information into plain talk
Demonstrated experience managing task/project scopes and budgets
At least 5 years of experience managing a small team
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of transportation planning, environmental review, and/or construction processes; especially for state agencies
An understanding of local, regional, and statewide public policy issues related to infrastructure
Demonstrated experience planning and managing public events and outreach, working comfortably with people of diverse backgrounds
Experienced/Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs or commensurate experience
Travel
This is a hybrid position that requires working in a client project office two days per week. The position will also support projects throughout PRR’s Mid-Atlantic region, including Baltimore, Maryland, and Hampton Roads, VA, and Washington D.C. Occasional travel is required to support client meetings, public meetings, community engagement activities, events, and other project needs requiring an on-site presence.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be expected to work extended hours; including, but not limited to, standing or sitting for extended periods. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee will regularly operate office equipment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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