External Communications Manager - Mega Projects at DPR Construction | Phoenix, AZ | $121K/yr – $182K/yr

External Communications Manager - Mega Projects

Phoenix, AZ (On-site)

$121K/yr – $182K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own the megaproject communications function, leading multi-channel campaigns, media relations, crisis messaging, and editorial planning with cross-functional alignment.

Communications Leadership: guide strategy, supervise a team, and drive professional growth.
Media Relations & Crisis: shape proactive/reactive messaging and manage crisis communications.
Performance & Compliance: track metrics and ensure brand, legal, and ethical standards.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manages planning and execution of external communications campaigns for megaprojects, ensuring integration across channels and alignment with company priorities.
Along with megaproject employee communications manager, supervises a team of communications professionals, providing direction, feedback, and professional development support.
Develops and manages media relations strategy, including proactive and reactive communications for megaprojects and supports crisis communications.
Oversees megaproject editorial planning and content creation processes to ensure quality and consistency.
Coordinates with internal stakeholders, such as regional communications leaders and megaproject leaders, 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction

4.2 Glassdoor

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology/mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. DPR’s portfolio of work ranges from large-scale new construction to small tenant improvements and special projects. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial successDPR serves customers internationally through office locations in:Amsterdam, NetherlandsAtlanta, GAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDBoston, MACharlotte, NCDallas-Fort Worth, TXDenver, COEdison, NJFrankfurt am Main, Germany Ft. Lauderdale, FLGreenville, SCHouston, TXNashville, TNNewport Beach, CAOrlando, FLPasadena, CAPhoenix, AZRaleigh-Durham, NCRedwood City, CARichmond, VASacramento, CASan Diego, CASan Francisco, CASan Jose, CASavannah, GASeattle, WASeoul, South KoreaSingaporeTampa, FLTucson, AZWashington, DCZürich, Switzerland DPR purpose: We Exist to Build Great Things.®DPR core values - our fundamental, inviolable values and beliefs: Integrity, Enjoyment, Uniqueness and Ever ForwardDPR has ranked for five consecutive years on FORTUNE's “100 Best Companies to Work For” list: in 2010 at #57, in 2011 at #22, in 2012 at #13, in 2013 at #15, and in 2014 at #10.* FORTUNE is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used under license. From FORTUNE Magazine, February 3, 2014 ©2014 Time Inc. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Licensee.

Founded in 1990

Redwood City, California, USA

8.4K employees (319 in marketing)

www.dpr.com

87% recommend to a friend

87% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$121K/yr – $182K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

134 (2% of company)

Median Career Experience

13 years

Median Tenure

5.7 years

People

Marketing Leadership

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San Diego Marketing Lead

At the company for 3 years 4 months

Haley DeWeerd

Advanced Technology Core Market Marketing Lead

At the company for 7 years 11 months

Alisa Johnson

DPR Entities Marketing and Communications Lead

At the company for 21 years 8 months

Alli Berney

Mountain States Marketing Lead

At the company for 9 years

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

149.3K

Traffic Source Mix

32.3%

Direct

60.6%

Referral

5.6%

Social

0.8%

Paid

0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8.4K

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Links

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