Public Relations (PR) Director

TRUST VISION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore seeks a Public Relations Director to manage strategic communications for major projects. The role demands expertise in construction and hospitality, with a focus on multi-national stakeholder engagement and crisis management. Candidates should have over 10 years in executive positions and be proficient in multiple languages to handle diverse cultural contexts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction and hospitality sectors.
• Proven history managing PR for multinational projects.
• Experience in diverse cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Design public relations strategies for international projects.
• Maintain partnerships with global media and stakeholders.
• Lead multi-lingual press conferences and crisis management.

Skills

Executive leadership in construction

Public relations management

Multi-lingual proficiency

Crisis management

Job description

The Public Relations Director will lead all strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and multinational public relations initiatives for major construction projects. This role requires unique cross-sector experience in construction and international hospitality, proven leadership in press relations, and demonstrated ability to manage multi-country community and media campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement public relations strategies for high-value, cross-border construction projects involving international stakeholders, clients, and government agencies.
• Cultivate and maintain key partnerships with global media outlets, international industry associations, and cross-cultural public sector organizations to promote company activities.
• Spearhead multi-lingual press conferences, crisis management protocols, and reputation management campaigns for large-scale infrastructure development.
• Lead cross-jurisdictional teams on stakeholder consultation processes for overseas developments, utilizing advanced cultural, political, and language expertise.
• Develop and oversee ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) communication frameworks tailored for international construction markets and sustainability standards.
• Advise senior management on sensitive geopolitical issues impacting construction operations, including F&B sector partnerships and government relations in ASEAN and APAC contexts.
• Mentor and upskill local communication teams, introducing global best practices and ensuring alignment with international regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ executive leadership in both construction and international hospitality sectors, with direct experience managing PR for multi-million dollar cross-border projects.
• Track record of orchestrating large-scale public engagement initiatives in diverse cultural environments (ASEAN, Middle East, North America).
• Proficiency in multiple Asian and Western languages (spoken and written); proven history as lead spokesperson with major international media.
• Evidence of published work in top-tier international press or industry journals on construction or hospitality topics.