Denver, CO United States
| Sacramento, CA United States
| San Francisco, CA United States
| Seattle, WA United States
| CA United States
Requisition ID: 31312
Employment Type: Full time (US)
Workplace Type: Office
Graham Buildings U.S. is seeking a forward-thinking leader to lead the Division's Communications and Marketing function and serve as a trusted strategic partner to senior leadership. This highly visible role is responsible for shaping and executing a divisional communications and marketing strategy that strengthens market presence, develops major pursuit communication's strategy, and positions the company for long-term growth.
The VP will partner closely with the EVP, Business Acquisition, Operations, and People Leaders, bringing strategic vision, executive oversight, and operational excellence to ensure communications and marketing initiatives are aligned with organizational goals and enterprise standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Communications Leadership- Define and lead integrated communications and marketing strategies, internal and external, across Buildings U.S. regions including Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle, Denver, and SoCal.
- Serve as trusted advisor to the EVP, Buildings U.S. on market positioning communications and brand growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with leadership to align communications with business objectives, including change management and internal team communication strategies.
- Partner with Business Acquisition to enhance client engagement and support major pursuits.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to enhance branding and external communication strategies for college recruitment.
- Design and execute thought leadership strategies to elevate Division executives' market authority and industry influence.
- Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, media, and industry groups to strengthen reputation and visibility.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Graham's enterprise Communications leadership, Corporate Services leaders, and divisional peers to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
- Contribute as a member of the Communications Leadership Team, ensuring divisional strategies integrate seamlessly into enterprise priorities.
- Collaborate with Business Technology, People, and Change Management teams on rollouts of new tools and processes to maximize communication effectiveness.
Functional & Operational Leadership- Lead internal and external communications strategies, including integration, brand management, PR, and crisis communications.
- Partner with enterprise Communications team on process and system improvements for marketing and communications.
- Build and develop a high-performing Marketing and Communications team, fostering creativity, accountability, and growth.
- Oversee budget, forecasting, and performance metrics to drive financial and operational excellence.
Leadership Role Modeling- Lead with humility, modeling Graham's Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Reliability.
- Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, and one-company collaboration.
- Embed Graham's commitment to health, safety, environment, and quality in all communications practices.
Experience / Qualifications- 15+ years of progressive communications/marketing leadership, ideally in construction, engineering, or professional services.
- Proven track record leading enterprise communications strategy for large, complex, multi-national organizations.
- Executive presence with the ability to influence and build trust with divisional leaders and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to drive strategies from concept to execution, balancing vision with operational discipline.
- High emotional intelligence; able to achieve results through influence and collaboration.
- Strong record of building long-term relationships through credibility and trust.
- Willingness to travel regionally to support teams and clients (30-50%).
