Director of Corporate Communications

Tutor Perini Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

100d • $225,000 - $280,000

About The Position

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications to join our office in Sylmar, CA. 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. The position demands exceptional writing skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling, accessible messaging.
• Experience with crisis communications and issues management in regulated industries.

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.
• Monitor 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.
• Support the development of 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.
• Develop case studies, project spotlights, and company success stories.
• 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 and maintain comprehensive 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.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• paid_holidays
• paid_volunteer_time
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees