DPR Construction

Mgr - External Communications

DPR Construction$121K — $182K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in communications, with 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Preferred certification in Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) or Certified Marketing Professional (CMP).

Responsibilities

  • Manage planning and execution of external communications campaigns.
  • Supervise a team of communications professionals, providing direction and support.
  • Develop and manage media relations strategy, both proactive and reactive.
  • Oversee editorial planning and ensure content quality and consistency.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders for messaging alignment.
  • Track communications performance metrics and provide insights to leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with brand, legal, and ethical communication standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness programs to support health and well-being.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:
Manages external communications activities that strengthen brand reputation and visibility. Oversees a team of communications professionals, ensuring consistent delivery of messaging aligned with business and Communications + Brand strategies. Collaborates with leadership across business units 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, ensuring integration across channels and alignment with company priorities.
Supervises a team of communications professionals, providing direction, feedback, and professional development support.
Develops and manages media relations strategy, including proactive and reactive communications.
Oversees editorial planning and content creation processes to ensure quality and consistency.
Coordinates with internal stakeholders 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:
7+ years of experience in communications, including 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity required.

Certifications and Licenses:
APR or CMP certification preferred.
APR or CMP certification preferred.

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 orexperienced 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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