Strategic Communications Leader

Performance Contracting Group • Lenexa, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. They are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness. Performance Contracting Group (PCG), located in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a Strategic Communications Leader to define how they connect, inform, and inspire employees and stakeholders. This role shapes both internal and external communications, bringing the brand, strategy, and culture to life across the organization. The leader will partner with senior leaders, build scalable communication systems, and lead a high-performing team to ensure messaging is clear, aligned, and impactful. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape how a growing, national organization communicates, aligns, and scales. You will play a critical role in strengthening culture, driving clarity, and elevating how the company shows up, both internally and externally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, or related field
• 7+ years of communications experience in a complex organization
• 3+ years of leadership or cross-functional influence
• Strong writing, storytelling, and executive communication skills
• Ability to connect communication strategy to business outcomes
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Background in both internal and external communications
• Familiarity with digital platforms, analytics, and emerging tools (including AI)
• A strategic thinker who connects business goals to communication
• A trusted advisor who influences leaders with clarity and confidence
• A strong operator who balances vision with execution
• A collaborative leader who develops and elevates others
• Digitally savvy and guided by data
• Committed to continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated internal and external communications strategy aligned to business priorities
• Advise senior leaders on messaging, positioning, and communication approach
• Align messaging across teams, initiatives, and channels
• Oversee enterprise internal communications and channels (including intranet and digital platforms)
• Create toolkits and resources that enable leaders to communicate effectively
• Deliver clear, consistent messaging that reaches both field and office employees
• Establish feedback loops to ensure two-way communication
• Lead external storytelling including press, social media, and thought leadership
• Partner with Marketing to ensure a consistent brand voice across all channels
• Maintain brand standards and communication governance
• Manage and coach a communications team, setting clear goals and expectations
• Foster collaboration across Marketing, IT, and Operations
• Drive innovation through tools, analytics, and emerging technologies
• Track communication effectiveness through data and engagement metrics
• Support enterprise change initiatives with clear, effective messaging
• Reinforce company culture, purpose, and values through communication

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees