External Communications Manager - Mega Projects

Job Summary

Manages external communications activities for DPR’s portfolio of megaprojects that strengthen brand reputation and visibility.

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.
• Collaborates 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.
• Safeguards 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.
• 10+ years of experience in communications, including 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity required.

Pay

Anticipated Starting Pay Range: $121,000.00 - $182,000.00

Benefits

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.