Area Manager – Govt & Community Affairs

Consumers Energy

Area Manager developing relationships with community groups and local government officials. Supporting corporate strategy for operational initiatives related to capital projects.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLansing • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining relationships with community groups and government officials, while effectively negotiating and implementing corporate strategies for capital projects. Proficient in technical routing and siting requirements, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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Relationship DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsCommunity EngagementTechnical Routing KnowledgeVerbal And Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Capital Project ApprovalsBuilding Permit PreparationSite Drawing InterpretationLand Use Regulation KnowledgeEngineering Terminology Understanding

Soft Skills

DiplomacyInfluencing OthersHandling Adversarial Situations

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Community RelationsGovernment RelationsPublic PolicyCorporate StrategyCharitable Giving

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops, maintains, and enhances relationships with area community groups and local government officials.
Implements corporate strategy to support operational initiatives as they relate to capital projects and community relations.
Negotiates with local government when public policies/rules/ordinances impact the Company’s business.
Implements corporate initiatives within the Operating Company business plan, includes capital project approvals.
Cultivates relationships with community organizations to promote an understanding of company mission and values.
Conducts public open houses, informational meetings, and leadership summits for project approvals.
Provides technical guidance for routing transmission lines and siting substations.
Prepares and obtains building permits for company projects.
Assists with identification and review of charitable giving opportunities.
Takes on special projects to support corporate objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent experience and/or education.
Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience developing relationships with governmental officials, community members or customers in either a regulated environment or as a government official, or relevant, equivalent industry experience.
Working knowledge of technical routing and siting requirements for capital projects and/or land use regulation preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Must be diplomatic and can build relationships with a strong professional presence and demonstrated ability to influence others.
Ability to negotiate on Company's behalf.
Demonstrated ability to handle adversarial situations effectively and diplomatically.
Basic understanding of engineering terminology preferred.
Ability to read and interpret site drawings preferred.
Valid Driver's License required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Benefits
Opportunities to channel energy into solutions
Fostering a culture of belonging - where every voice is valued