DPR Construction

External Communications Manager - Mega Projects

DPR Construction$121K — $182K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
  • 10+ years of experience in communications.
  • 2-3 years of supervisory experience required.
  • Strong understanding of media relations and crisis communication strategies.
  • Proven ability to analyze and measure communication performance metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the planning and execution of external communications for megaprojects.
  • Supervise a team of communications professionals, offering guidance and support.
  • Develop and implement media relations strategy for proactive and reactive communications.
  • Oversee editorial planning and content creation for consistency and quality.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align communications with overall strategies.
  • Track and analyze communications performance metrics, providing insights to leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with brand, legal, and ethical communication standards.

Benefits

  • Variety of medical benefits available to ensure health and wellness.
  • Dental and vision benefits provided for overall well-being.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs to support employee health.
  • Options for skilled craft and labor professionals and recent graduates.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

Manages external communications activities for DPR's portfolio of megaprojects that strengthen brand reputation and visibility. Helps oversee a team of project level communications professionals, ensuring consistent delivery of messaging aligned with business and Communications + Brand strategies. Collaborates with megaproject leadership and regional communicators to plan and execute media relations, content strategies, and visibility initiatives that support organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manages planning and execution of external communications campaigns for megaprojects, ensuring integration across channels and alignment with company priorities.
  • Along with megaproject employee communications manager, supervises a team of communications professionals, providing direction, feedback, and professional development support.
  • Develops and manages media relations strategy, including proactive and reactive communications for megaprojects and supports crisis communications.
  • Oversees megaproject editorial planning and content creation processes to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Coordinates with internal stakeholders, such as regional communications leaders and megaproject leaders, to align messaging with organizational and regional strategies.
  • Tracks communications performance metrics and provides leadership with insights and recommendations.
  • Ensures adherence to brand, legal, and ethical communication standards.


Education Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

10+ years of experience in communications, including 2-3 years in a supervisory capacity required.

Anticipated starting pay range:
$121,000.00- $182,000.00
Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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