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Mgr - External Communications

Salary$121k – $182k

Location5 Locations

Typefull-time

Company size1,001–5,000 people

First seen1w ago

Last seen1d ago

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

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.

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 the company

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you’ll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

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