Mgr - External Communications

DPR Construction•San Jose, CA

7d•$121,000 - $182,000

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
7+ years of experience in communications, including 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity required.

Nice To Haves

APR or CMP certification preferred.

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.