Public Relations Director

This position provides leadership and oversight for public information, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, media and digital communications, public meetings, inquiry management, public education materials, communication planning, database maintenance, documentation, and coordination with project leadership, owners, agencies, civic groups, business groups, community members, corridor constituents, facility users, and other stakeholders. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial's activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Overview:

The Public Relations Director is responsible for directing and managing the public relations and stakeholder communication process for the construction and operation of the project. This position provides leadership and oversight for public information, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, media and digital communications, public meetings, inquiry management, public education materials, communication planning, database maintenance, documentation, and coordination with project leadership, owners, agencies, civic groups, business groups, community members, corridor constituents, facility users, and other stakeholders. The Public Relations Director helps ensure project information is communicated accurately, professionally, consistently, and timely in alignment with project requirements, company standards, and Ferrovial expectations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Public Relations Strategy and Stakeholder Communication

• Direct and manage the process of keeping the general public and key stakeholders informed of the construction and operation of the project.

• Develop, implement, and oversee public relations strategies, communication plans, stakeholder outreach efforts, and public information processes.

• Provide leadership and direction for project messaging, construction updates, public notices, stakeholder communications, and community engagement activities.

• Coordinate with project leadership, owners, agencies, construction teams, and other stakeholders to ensure public information is accurate, timely, and aligned with project needs.

• Promote professional, transparent, and consistent communication with the public, corridor constituents, facility users, civic groups, business groups, and other interested parties.

Public Information, Media, and Digital Communications

• Oversee the gathering, review, and distribution of construction updates, project timelines, traffic impacts, milestone information, and other public-facing project information.

• Direct communication through applicable channels such as Highway Condition Reports, website postings, social media updates, notices, newsletters, presentations, and other communication materials.

• Review public-facing materials for accuracy, clarity, alig