Sr. Specialist, Communications

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities and smart solutions that optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is seeking a Communications & Community Engagement Specialist to support internal communications, stakeholder engagement and community outreach activities for a major pharmaceutical manufacturing project.

Working as part of the Program Management Consultant (PMC) team, this role will help ensure employees, project partners, community stakeholders and local organizations receive clear, timely and accurate information throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will support communications planning and execution, develop communication materials, coordinate stakeholder engagement activities and help deliver events and outreach programs that strengthen awareness and understanding of the project.

Reporting to the Workforce & Community Partnerships Manager, this position is ideal for a communications professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment and has experience coordinating communications, events and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

• →Support execution of the project's communications and community engagement plan.
• →Develop and distribute communication materials including newsletters, project updates, presentations, announcements and leadership communications.
• →Coordinate project communications across a variety of channels including email, digital platforms, SharePoint and collaboration tools.
• →Draft key messages, briefing materials, talking points and presentation content for project leaders and stakeholder meetings.
• →Assist with planning and delivery of employee engagement activities, project events, milestone celebrations, site visits and community outreach initiatives.
• →Support engagement with local community organizations, educational institutions, workforce development partners, economic development organizations and government stakeholders.
• →Coordinate logistics and communications for stakeholder meetings, public information sessions and project briefings.
• →Maintain stakeholder contact lists, communication records, meeting summaries and engagement trackers.
• →Work with project teams to gather information and communicate major project milestones, achievements and updates.
• →Assist in collecting stakeholder feedback and preparing reports that measure engagement and communication effectiveness.
• →Ensure communication materials align with project objectives, client requirements and KBR standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, employee communications or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience developing communication materials for multiple audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint and other collaboration platforms.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.

• Experience supporting large capital projects, construction programs, manufacturing operations or industrial environments.
• Experience with community engagement, public outreach or workforce development initiatives.
• Experience supporting executive communications or leadership presentations.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences industries.
• Experience developing digital communications content, newsletters or intranet content.
• Exposure to project management, change management or organizational communications initiatives.