Morreale Communications

DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING  

Hybrid role based in Lisle, IL  

Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000 annually 
 
About Us: 
Morreale Communications is an award-winning, woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in the areas of Transportation & Infrastructure, Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs. We pride ourselves in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity in all aspects of our operations.  
This role supports a client within the Transportation Engineering industry. 

Background:  

The Director (Transportation Engineering) works closely with the client, technical, project and creative teams to develop, implement and support comprehensive communications strategies and deliverables. These plans may include content development for both internal and external communications, as well as education and training campaigns intended for diverse audiences using both traditional and emerging resources.  

The Director (Transportation Engineering) plays a dual role of strategic thinker and highly skilled technical executor. They bring new ideas and fresh perspectives to communicate highly technical information while supporting the development of high-quality deliverables.  They are an experienced project manager and will engage with multiple internal, external and client project teams to closely monitor deliverables and track metrics for successful outcomes. 

The Director (Transportation Engineering) works closely with clients to engage target audiences and educate them on project goals and benefits. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and public speaker, and is comfortable facilitating meetings with a wide range of audiences –  from entry-level engineers to top-level executives. 

Project management experience with transportation engineering and technical writing or editing is preferred.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide exceptional client service and high-quality deliverables on time and on budget  

• Communicate regularly with project partners and clients via email, virtual meetings and face-to-face interactions to provide status updates and strategic guidance 

• Develop content, design and edit reports about the client’s assets targeted toward a diverse group of stakeholders, including engineers, legislators and the public 

• Partner with client’s engineering teams to develop technical status update presentations in a digestible format  

• Format criteria manuals and update client’s website annually 

• Schedule and facilitate technical training sessions that educate internal and external stakeholders on best practices, processes and key engineering innovations  

• Lead outreach for and execution of large-scale events and technical workshops for engineers and industry partners 

• Provide strategic recommendations to client on event themes, messaging and logistics 

• Manage event planning, advance preparation and day-of-event execution 

• Measure attendee satisfaction and event impact, and make recommendations for continuous improvement  

• Proactively manage project performance, including budget, timeline and client satisfaction, and address issues to keep projects on track 

• Attend and manage in-person client events and functions 

The Ideal Candidate Will: 

• Maintain high standards for work quality and the overall client experience  

• Thrive in a client-embedded environment, serving as a primary point of contact  

• Demonstrate resourcefulness and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with agility 

• Exhibit a high level of professionalism  

• Build trust and instill confidence with clients through actions and words  

• Will be a solutions-oriented problem solver  

Job Qualifications: 

• 8+ years professional experience in project management or communications for/within the transportation or engineering industries  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both on deliverables and with project partners  

• Ability to convey complex, technical topics in a clear and concise manner 

• Ability to adjust communication style to appropriately meet the needs of a variety of audiences  

• Skilled at working with minimal supervision on high-profile projects 

• Experienced with budget management and tracking  

• Experience leading and supporting project teams while balancing multiple initiatives concurrently  

• Strong familiarity with transportation industry and its best practices  

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a preferential focus in engineering, communications, urban planning or related field  

• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to client offices and events 

• Must be able to work onsite in Lisle, IL a minimum of three days, per week   

What we offer: 

• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits 

• 401k program and safe harbor match 

• Paid personal time off  

• Paid Maternity Leave 

• Remote and flexible schedule options 

• Charitable giving employer-match program 

Commitment to Morreale Core Values. View our Core Values video here! 

Our core values represent the beliefs, philosophies and principles that define who we are and how we do business. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates commitment and character to upholding the Morreale Core Values in all they do. 

• Accountability: Own it and honor our commitment to others. 

• Diversity: Embrace diverse perspectives and foster a culture of inclusion. 

• Excellence: Think big. Be bold and make every action count. 

• Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and trustworthy. Always do the right thing. 

• Collaboration: Stronger together. Elevate each other’s unique abilities to build on our collective strength. 

About Morreale 

Founded in 2006, Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business, media, policy and people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of change, crisis and opportunity, Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development, stakeholder engagement, branding and creative strategy, digital & social communications, diversity & inclusion, policy strategy and media relations. Morreale is a certified WBE/WBENC agency bringing unrivaled experience from a wide range of backgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients. 

Morreale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.