Senior Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes measurable internal communications plans for district priorities, projects, change initiatives and emerging issues.
• Advises district leaders, project teams and subject-matter experts and creates communications that answer employee questions with clarity and consistency.
• Develops project-specific crisis and issues communications plans and supports rapid response in high-pressure situations.
• Interviews employees and leaders and translates complex technical, construction and business information into clear communications and stories.
• Identifies communications needs and opportunities and advances work independently with a high level of ownership.
• Collaborates across corporate communications, creative services, human resources, business development, proposals and recruitment, including limited external-facing coordination when required.
• Uses AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly and delivers accurate writing, editing and proofreading that align with PCL’s brand, voice and style standards.

Requirements

• Postsecondary degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• Seven or more years of senior-level communications or marketing experience.
• Experience developing internal communications strategies, managing channels for employee and leader audiences and measuring communications results, with working knowledge of external communications.
• Experience developing crisis and issues communications plans and delivering accurate, timely communications within established deadlines in high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing assignments, meet deadlines, anticipate communications needs and advance work independently while exercising judgment and protecting confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit accurate communications, conduct interviews, build working relationships and translate complex information into clear content for internal audiences.
• Ability to use AI tools responsibly in communications by protecting confidential information, verifying accuracy and applying human review before distribution.
• This role is based in Denver, Colorado, and requires approximately 15-20% travel to project sites, district offices and events.

Preferred

• Preferred experience in construction, engineering, technology, infrastructure or another technical industry, including data centers, mission-critical facilities or large capital projects.

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