External Communications Specialist

Denver, CO

$67K/yr – $87K/yrMid Level4+ years exp

Posted 5 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own external storytelling for a multi-sector construction firm by turning complex technical topics into clear external content, shaping editorial plans, and surfacing employee stories through cross-functional collaboration.

  • Editorial & Storytelling: Own content strategy and storytelling across external site, sector pages, and features.
  • Cross-Functional Execution: Partner with project teams, engineers, and ops to surface milestones and priorities for external comms.
  • Content Standards: Maintain AP style and accuracy across articles, profiles, and announcements.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop story opportunities that elevate PCL’s position in key sectors.
  • Partner with project teams, engineers, and operations leaders to surface project milestones, business priorities, and employee stories that support external communications goals.
  • Write and edit content for PCL’s external website and owned channels, including feature articles, project profiles, sector page copy, employee stories, and announcements.
  • Translate complex construction and technical topics into clear, compelling content for external audiences.
  • Contribute to editorial planning and content strategy, identifying new story angles, content formats, and thought leadership opportunities.
  • Maintain strong editorial standards, ensuring all content is accurate, on-brand, and aligned with AP style.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field.
  • 4-7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, in a corporate or agency setting; AEC industry experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing measurable communications programs.
  • Expert in AP style with superb writing, editing, and proofreading skills; ability to write for technical industries without losing accessibility or reader engagement.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative and stakeholder-focused, with the ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with internal and external partners across functions and geographies.
  • Strong communicator and creative thinker with the ability to use both data and intuition to inform editorial and strategic decisions.
  • Comfortable working independently on complex initiatives while staying aligned with team and organizational strategy.
  • Willingness to travel and work with teams across U.S. districts and Centers of Excellence, approximately 5–10% of the position.

Preferred

  • Experience with SEO or structured/answer-first content strategy
  • AEO experience (a plus)
  • AEC industry experience preferred

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
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PCL Construction

PCL is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and in Australia. These diverse operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by a strategic presence in 31 major centers.PCL is 100% employee-owned. Watch us build at www.pcl.com

Founded in 1906
Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
12K employees (255 in marketing)

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$67K/yr – $87K/yr

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External Communications Specialist

PCL Construction · Denver, CO