DPR Construction
DPR Construction
DPR Construction is a self-performing general contractor and construction manager focused on technically demanding, sustainable projects. Founded in 1990, the company delivers work ranging from large-scale new construction to tenant improvements and special projects across advanced technology and mission-critical facilities, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Its approach emphasizes technical expertise, integrity, collaboration, enjoyment, and continuous improvement.

Senior External Communications Specialist - DPR Construction - Newport Beach, CA

Lead external communications for DPR Construction by shaping media strategies, developing compelling stories, and promoting construction projects, employees, and thought leadership. Build strong reporter relationships and support communications for a technically complex, sustainability-focused general contractor.

Description

  • Plan and deliver external communications programs that strengthen the organization’s reputation and public visibility.
  • Produce sophisticated content and storytelling for a range of communication channels.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to uncover and elevate important stories, initiatives, and thought leadership opportunities.
  • Create and execute communications plans for campaigns, initiatives, and projects.
  • Write and refine executive communications, feature articles, and press releases.
  • Build productive relationships with journalists, industry partners, and community organizations.
  • Review communications performance data and recommend ways to expand reach and engagement.
  • Coach junior specialists and assess materials for quality, consistency, and standards.
  • Coordinate contributions across teams to support cohesive, integrated communications.
  • Collaborate with construction and marketing teams on project-specific communications strategies.
  • Pitch relevant stories proactively while developing and maintaining reporter relationships.
  • Handle regular media inquiries, business journal questionnaires, and award entry submissions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Five to seven years of experience in communications, journalism, or a related field.
  • APR or CMP certification is preferred.
  • Advanced writing and editing ability.
  • Background creating external communications strategies and plans.
  • Experience preparing executive messaging, feature stories, and press releases.
  • Experience building relationships with external media, industry partners, and community organizations.
  • Ability to interpret communications performance metrics.
  • Ability to mentor less experienced communications specialists.
  • Ability to coordinate work across functions and teams.
  • Ability to keep messaging aligned with organizational strategy, values, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Wellness benefits
  • Employee ownership structure
  • Opportunities to try new things, pursue unique paths, and shape your future

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