Director of Corporate Communications

About the role

The Director of Corporate Communications is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies. This role requires a dynamic professional who can operate both strategically and tactically, managing the full spectrum of corporate communications including media relations, crisis communications, executive messaging, investor relations support, and brand positioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive corporate communication strategies aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives
• Create and maintain corporate messaging frameworks, positioning statements, and brand narrative for diverse engineering and construction (E&C) markets
• Conduct competitive analysis and market intelligence to inform communication strategies and messaging
• Partner with executive leadership to develop thought leadership platforms and industry positioning
• Lead communication planning for major corporate initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with national, trade, and regional media covering the E&C industry
• Develop and execute media relations strategies for project wins, awards, executive appointments, and company milestones
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and company statements
• Coordinate media interviews and press meetings for senior executives
• Maintain media coverage and provide analysis and recommendations to leadership
• Support internal departments interfacing with industry analysts and thought leaders
• Develop speeches, presentations, and talking points for C-suite executives and senior leadership
• Create executive bylined articles, industry commentary, and thought leadership content
• Support CEO and senior executives with investor day presentations, earnings calls, and analyst meetings
• Coordinate executive participation in industry conferences, speaking engagements, and awards programs
• Manage executive social media presence and digital thought leadership initiatives
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies to engage employees across multiple regions and business units
• Create and distribute company-wide communications including CEO messages, business updates, and organizational announcements
• Support change management initiatives with targeted communication plans and materials
• Coordinate town halls, all-hands meetings, and leadership communications events
• Develop content for internal communications channels including intranet, newsletters, and digital platforms
• Support investor relations department and their activities with communication materials, executive messaging, and media coordination
• Collaborate on earnings releases, annual reports, SEC filings communication elements, and other shareholder communications
• Develop investor presentation materials and quarterly earnings call support documentation
• Manage communication aspects of investor events, roadshows, and analyst meetings
• Monitor and analyze investor and financial media coverage
• Ensure consistent brand voice and messaging across all communication channels and materials
• Create compelling content across multiple formats including written, visual, and digital media
• Collaborate with marketing teams on integrated campaigns and brand initiatives
• Oversee website content strategy and social media messaging for corporate channels
• Manage photography, videography, and multimedia content for corporate communications
• Develop crisis communication plans and response protocols
• Serve as primary communication lead during crisis situations, coordinating internal and external messaging
• Conduct risk assessments for potential communication challenges including project issues, safety incidents, and regulatory matters
• Train executives and project leaders on media relations and crisis communication best practices
• Manage reputation protection initiatives and stakeholder communications during challenging situations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field (required)
• Master's degree in Communications, MBA, or relevant advanced degree (strongly preferred)
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or marketing communications
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in director-level or senior individual contributor roles
• Experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related B2B industries strongly preferred
• Background working with publicly-traded companies and SEC reporting requirements

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with portfolio of published work
• Experience with crisis communication planning and reputation management
• Proficiency with media monitoring tools, analytics platforms, and communication technologies
• Knowledge of investor relations principles and financial communications best practices
• Understanding of digital marketing, social media strategy, and content marketing principles
• Strategic & Tactical Capabilities
• Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies independently
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Experience managing corporate communication budgets and vendor relationships
• Demonstrated success in media relations and securing high-quality coverage
• Able to translate complex technical concepts into compelling, accessible messaging
• Experience with crisis communications and issues management in regulated industries