Engagement & Community Manager

Job Description

Ryan Companies has an immediate need for an Engagement & Community Manager for either our Westmont, Illinois OR downtown Chicago office. This position will require frequent weekday travel, up to 50%, to engage in the communities where Ryan Companies has projects.

The Engagement & Community Manager for Ryan Companies' Mission Critical sector is a strategic, highly visible role responsible for building meaningful relationships within local communities while fostering an exceptional jobsite experience. Across one or more Mission Critical project sites, this individual will lead community impact and giving back initiatives, cultivate strategic partnerships, and enhance the experience of team members and craft workers. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders (including project teams, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, Sustainability, Mission Critical sector leadership, and other key partners), the manager will translate Ryan's values into measurable local impact while strengthening connections between project teams and the communities where we build.

By creating opportunities for engagement, impact, and partnership, this role helps foster a high-performing, people-centered culture and reinforces Ryan's reputation as a trusted community partner. The manager will execute initiatives in alignment with the National Engagement & Community Resource Guide, ensuring consistency and quality across Mission Critical projects.

This position reports directly to the Director of Engagement & Community and works in close partnership with Mission Critical sector leadership and project teams.

With more than 88 years in business and 16 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competiti