Strategic Communications Manager
About The Position
The Strategic Communications Manager at PCL's Civil Infrastructure office in Tempe will oversee communication strategies and initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, support business priorities, enhance brand awareness, and position PCL’s Civil Infrastructure division as an industry leader across the country. This role is responsible for leading the planning, development, and execution of strategic internal and external communications initiatives, developing communications strategies that support business priorities, strategic pursuits, market expansion, and employee engagement. The manager will partner with operational leaders and subject matter experts to develop compelling content, create and manage a national editorial calendar, and provide strategic communications counsel to office leadership and internal stakeholders. Additionally, this role will oversee internal communications efforts supporting employee experience, culture, and change management, support executive communications, and collaborate with digital marketing and social media teams to measure content performance. The manager will also partner with key clients and industry partners on external communications, ensure communications align with PCL’s brand and objectives, identify reputational sensitivities, and work collaboratively with teams across the company to align messaging and share best practices. This role also involves providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to communications team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field.
- Architecture, Engineering or Construction experience highly preferred.
- 10 years of progressive experience in communications, including a minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, including strong knowledge of AP style.
- Ability to identify business priorities and reputational sensitivities while aligning communications strategies to operational objectives.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing measurable strategic communications plans (a measurable plan is required with application).
- Strong executive communications and stakeholder management experience.
- Ability to translate technical or complex information into clear, audience-focused messaging.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of brand management, media relations, digital communications and content strategy.
- Ability to work independently while building strong collaborative relationships across teams.
- Willingness to travel and work with teams across the U.S. Travel may account for approximately 10-20% of the position.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development and execution of strategic internal and external communications initiatives for the Civil Infrastructure division.
- Develop communications strategies that support business priorities, strategic pursuits, market expansion and employee engagement.
- Partner with operational leaders and subject matter experts to develop compelling content including intranet and website articles, thought leadership, executive messaging, award submissions, project profiles, conference abstracts and video scripts.
- Create and manage a national editorial calendar aligned with business priorities and industry opportunities.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to office leadership and internal stakeholders.
- Oversee internal communications efforts that support employee experience, culture and change management initiatives.
- Support executive communications, including messaging, presentations and speaking opportunities.
- Collaborate with digital marketing and social media teams to measure content performance and optimize communications strategies using analytics and insights.
- Partner with key clients and industry partners on external communications opportunities when appropriate.
- Ensure communications activities align with PCL’s brand, business objectives and risk management practices.
- Identify potential reputational sensitivities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Work collaboratively with communications, marketing and operational teams across the company to align messaging and share best practices.
- Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to communications team members supporting Civil Infrastructure initiatives.
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
- Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
