Community Construction Liaison

New Yesterday

Job Description

Job Description
Description
A great place to work and grow, Naik Group is a dynamic, multi-discipline engineering company with offices in New York and New Jersey. Our continued growth in this highly competitive market is evidence of the trust and value clients place in our services’ quality and timeliness. Included in the full range of professional services we offer are Bridge/ Structural Design & Inspection, Highway/Roadway Engineering, Civil/Site Engineering, Traffic Engineering/ITS, Utility Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection, Design Build, Survey, Right of Way, and High Definition 3-D Laser Scanning. Our principals take considerable pride in their approach to the firm’s management, offering services like that of a large organization while demonstrating the personal client and consultant relationship of a small firm.

The Community Construction Liaison (CCL) serves as the primary point of contact between the community and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) during construction projects. The CCL is responsible for proactive outreach, stakeholder engagement, and communication to minimize disruptions and ensure that residents, businesses, and other stakeholders remain informed about ongoing construction activities.


Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Reporting:
  • Work closely with the Resident Engineer (RE), Outreach Coordinator, and project stakeholders.
  • Conduct pre-construction assessments to identify potential community impacts.
  • Monitor construction activities and ensure timely notification of any service disruptions, such as water main shutdowns.
  • Document outreach efforts, prepare weekly reports, and maintain communication logs.
  • Assist with interagency coordination involving city services such as sanitation, transportation, and emergency management.
Compliance & Protocol Adherence:
  • Ensure that outreach materials comply with DDC standards and guidelines.
  • Maintain professionalism and adhere to the "Good Neighbor Code of Conduct" to minimize community disruptions.
Community Outreach & Communication
  • Act as the bridge between the community and the project team, ensuring concerns are addressed and project updates are shared in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain a Neighborhood Notification Network (NNN) to distribute project updates.
  • Prepare and disseminate public notifications such as 72-hour advisories, weekly bulletins,
  • Coordinate and attend community meetings, and project-related events.
  • Respond to community inquiries, complaints, and concerns regarding construction activities.
Work Environment:
  • Based in a construction field office near the project site.
  • Requires both office work and on-site community engagement.
  • Involves outdoor fieldwork and attending community events.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, political science, or a related field with at least two years of experience in community outreach, public engagement, or construction-related activities. OR
  • High school diploma/equivalent with at least four years of relevant community engagement experience.
  • A Valid Driver's License is a plus


Benefits
Naik offers a competitive compensation package including: 
  • Holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match 
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums 
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More
Naik is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

We are committed to pay transparency and fairness in hiring. This posting complies with the Pay and Benefit Transparency Laws, which requires employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in all job advertisements.
Location:
New York
Category:
Government

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