Manager

Southwest Strategies

Manager leading communications and stakeholder engagement for large-scale transmission and substation programs. Responsible for project messaging that aligns with engineering and regulatory milestones.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeFresno • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage communications and stakeholder outreach for large, complex transmission and substation programs, serving as the primary point of contact for client.
Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, environmental, and regulatory teams to ensure project information, milestones, risks, and impacts are accurately translated into clear, consistent, and timely messaging and collateral.
Lead and mentor junior account staff, providing coaching, direction, and performance feedback while supporting skill development in stakeholder engagement, issue management, and program coordination.
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies, including public outreach, briefings, and issue response plans, for high-visibility infrastructure projects with significant community and operational impacts.
Track and manage program-level risks, issues, and dependencies related to stakeholder concerns and communications, escalating emerging issues appropriately and supporting project team decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred
5+ years' experience in public relations or public outreach fields

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, Hybrid Schedule: A hybrid work model that supports flexibility, collaboration and work-life balance.
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including several low-cost medical plan options, 100% employer covered dental and vision, and FSA offerings to support our team and their families.
Financial Growth and Stability: Competitive salaries with clear paths for advancement, 401(k) participation, profit-sharing opportunities and life insurance benefits.
Professional Growth and Opportunity: A professional development stipend, internal training programs, mentorship from experienced professionals and exposure to influential stakeholders and complex, high-impact projects.
Rest, Renewal and Well-Being: Three weeks of PTO, 13 paid holidays and a company wellness stipend for ClassPass.
Community and Recognition: Company events and an employee recognition program celebrate contributions, milestones and the collaborative spirit that defines our culture.

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Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder engagementissue managementprogram coordinationmentoringcoachingperformance feedbackstrategic planningrisk managementpublic outreach

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in EnglishBachelor’s degree in Public RelationsBachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in JournalismBachelor’s degree in Public Administration