Senior Communications Specialist

North Kansas City, MO (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive external communications and audience-focused storytelling for Garney in the AEC space.

  • Must-have: Strong writing to translate engineering concepts into clear messaging.
  • Standout: 5+ years in AEC comms with project storytelling and brand coordination.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support and execute external communications initiatives that strengthen brand visibility and market presence
  • Contribute to public relations efforts, including press materials, background content, and media coordination
  • Ensure consistency in brand voice and messaging across platforms
  • Develop high-quality content, including project features, website copy, social media content, leadership messaging, and marketing collateral
  • Interview subject matter experts and translate technical information into audience-focused narratives
  • Identify and elevate project milestones, people stories, and industry impact
  • Support social media planning and content execution aligned with broader communications strategy
  • Assist with website content updates and digital storytelling initiatives
  • Monitor timelines to ensure consistent publishing cadence
  • Provide communications support for executive messaging, industry engagement, and company initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations
  • Required experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry
  • Advanced writing and editing skills across multiple formats and audiences
  • Ability to translate complex engineering and construction concepts into clear messaging
  • Strong interviewing and storytelling capabilities
  • Working knowledge of AEC industry dynamics and infrastructure project communications
  • Proficiency in project management platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, Trello, or similar
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Effective collaboration skills across technical teams and senior leadership

Benefits

  • Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
  • Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
  • Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
  • 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
  • Student loan resources
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Paid time off
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
  • Free life insurance and disability policy
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Garney

Garney is a national leader in water and wastewater construction. Since 1961, we’ve focused on building water and wastewater systems of all sizes for municipal, federal, industrial, and private clients. We specialize in collaborative project delivery solutions, including CMAR and design-build, for our clients nationwide.Building sustainable futures with the world's most precious resources—water and people.

Founded in 1961
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
1.2K employees (19 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
19.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34%
Direct
52.3%
Referral
9.1%
Social
3.3%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
19 (2% of company)

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