Principal Communications Specialist

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset-management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units—Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells, and decommissioning services—we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

About the role

The Principal Communications Specialist will join a growing global function with a clear mandate: to help CB&I accelerate growth. Responsible for driving the implementation of communications initiatives, this role requires expertise across the spectrum of internal communications, public relations, stakeholder relations, and digital channel development, combined with a strong understanding of the energy sector. As a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, the Principal Communications Specialist will support business leaders to translate priorities and complex challenges into impactful tactics, programs, and recommended best practices. They will regularly collaborate with functional colleagues to drive influence, credibility, and connectivity. This is an Individual Contributor role reporting to the Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute integrated internal and external communications strategies and tactical plans for CB&I’s Storage Solutions business, ensuring alignment with business objectives and corporate priorities with limited management oversight.
• Serve as a communications subject matter expert, providing strategic counsel to business leaders and stakeholders on communications approaches, messaging, reputation management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Lead the development of high-quality, audience-focused content and storytelling across owned channels, proactively identifying opportunities to showcase key talent, project achievements, client success stories, technical innovation, and other demonstrations of CB&I’s expertise.
• Manage complex communications projects and campaigns from concept through execution, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, quality, consistency, and measurable impact.
• Identify, evaluate, and support opportunities to enhance CB&I’s brand reputation through media engagement, thought leadership initiatives, executive profiling, industry features, and strategic communications activities.
• Develop and implement a consistent cadence of internal business communications that strengthens strategic alignment, organizational awareness, culture, and employee engagement across the Storage Solutions business.
• Lead the planning and delivery of leadership communications, town halls, employee announcements, newsletters, and other internal communication forums, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with business goals.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on communications effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative data, stakeholder feedback, and performance metrics; recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide communications strategy and campaign support for regional talent acquisition and employer branding initiatives in partnership with Human Resources and business leadership.
• Support service lines in building and maintaining relationships with regional industry associations, trade organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and workforce development partners to strengthen market presence and community engagement.
• Research, recommend, and coordinate community relations programs, sponsorships, and outreach activities that enhance CB&I’s reputation and support corporate social responsibility objectives; lead execution of approved initiatives as appropriate.
• Collaborate with U.S.- and U.K.-based communications team members to develop, implement, and continuously improve group-wide communications channels, campaigns, programs, toolkits, and best practices.
• Oversee and coordinate graphic design and multimedia projects, ensuring consistency of brand identity, messaging, and visual standards across regional and business unit communications.
• Develop and support training, onboarding, and guidance materials for leaders and employees to promote awareness of communications policies, procedures, governance requirements, and leadership communication best practices.
• Manage content review and approval processes, partnering with subject matter experts, business leaders, and functional teams to ensure communications are accurate, compliant, timely, and aligned with organizational standards.
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex communications challenges, managing competing priorities, and anticipating stakeholder needs while driving effective communication outcomes across the business.
• Act as a trusted advisor and key contributor to strategic business initiatives, providing communications expertise that supports organizational objectives, change initiatives, and reputation management efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, Marketing, STEM, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing communications, employee communications, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience developing and leading enterprise-wide internal and external communications strategies in support of business goals and organizational priorities.
• Professional experience serving as a communications advisor to senior leaders and executives, including development of executive messaging, speeches, presentations, and leadership communications.
• Professional expertise utilizing digital communications channels, social media platforms, content management systems, and communications analytics tools.
• Broad knowledge of the media landscape, coupled with a strong record of developing media relations strategies, cultivating media relationships, and supporting proactive and reactive media engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting communications within engineering, construction, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization with geographically dispersed stakeholders.
• Experience supporting executive leadership communications and change management initiatives.
• Professional communications certifications (e.g., IABC, PRSA, CIPR, or equivalent).

Skills and Behaviors

• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messages for diverse internal and external audiences.
• Proven ability to develop, lead, and evaluate enterprise-wide communications strategies that drive business objectives and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively in a matrixed environment while balancing competing priorities and diverse stakeholder needs.
• Strong project leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Expertise in strategic communications, executive communications, employee engagement, reputation management, and content development.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear communications and actionable recommendations.
• Sound judgment and business acumen, particularly in assessing organizational, reputational, and communications risks.
• Proficiency with digital communications channels, social media platforms, content management systems, and communications analytics tools.
• Adaptable, resilient, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and changing business needs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including a healthy and safe work environment.