Manager, Energy Communications

Moss & Associates (Construction); Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss & Associates, a national construction firm, is seeking a Manager, Energy Communications to lead internal and field communications for the Energy business unit. You will translate business priorities into clear, relevant messages for a large, geographically distributed workforce.

As a hands-on strategist and doer, you will manage communications products, editorials, and key leader communications while partnering with project teams, Safety, HR and Operations to ensure timely, accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, PR, marketing, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive communications experience.
• Experience supporting distributed frontline workforce.
• Background in construction, energy, or infrastructure preferred.
• Ability to counsel leaders and build trusted relationships.
• Exceptional writing and editing across audiences.
• Experience managing leader and employee communications calendars.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and field communications across the Energy BU.
• Manage recurring Energy communications and internal communications products.
• Support and maintain the Energy BU editorial calendar.
• Develop communications approaches for project and field teammates.
• Develop leader communications, talking points, emails, and town halls.
• Equip project leaders with practical communications tools.
• Establish relationships to identify issues and stories across teams.
• Partner with Safety, Operations and HR to coordinate campaigns.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Exceptional writing

Editing skills

Relationship building

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Editorial tools

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, energy EPC, design-build and public-private partnerships. The company’s diverse portfolio spans luxury high-rise residential, mixed-use, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the nation’s top 65 general contractors and the #1 ranked solar EPC nationwide. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

The Manager, Energy Communications is a key communications leader for Moss’ Energy business unit — leading internal and field communications execution that connects, informs and engages teammates across the nation’s leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firm. Reporting to the Director, Energy Communications, this role helps translate business priorities into clear, relevant communications for a large, geographically distributed workforce.

This role manages communications products and programs that reach Moss’ Energy workforce, including craft team members, jobsite teams, remote employees and corporate staff. The Manager will lead recurring internal communications, leader communications, field engagement, employee listening and measurement while partnering closely with Energy leaders, Project Executives, Superintendents, Safety, Human Resources and other business partners. This is a hands-on role for a strong strategist and doer who can build relationships, simplify complex information and deliver high-quality communications at pace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead internal and field communications execution across the Energy BU, developing communications that connect field, remote and office-based teammates to business priorities, project milestones, organizational developments and key initiatives


• Manage recurring Energy communications and internal communications products, ensuring content is clear, timely, relevant and aligned with established editorial standards


• Support and maintain the Energy BU editorial calendar in partnership with the Director, Energy Communications — coordinating content, timing, channels and cross-functional inputs


• Develop communications approaches specifically designed for project and field teammates, recognizing differences in work environment, information needs and access to traditional corporate channels


• Develop leader communications including talking points, emails, presentations, FAQs, toolkits and materials for town halls, leadership meetings and employee engagement opportunities


• Equip project leaders and superintendents with simple, practical communications tools they can use directly with their teams


• Establish strong relationships across project teams to identify emerging issues, teammate questions, project milestones and compelling people stories


• Partner with Safety, Operations, Human Resources and other functions to coordinate teammate communications, support key campaigns and reduce unnecessary communication volume and duplication


• Support change and issues communications — developing FAQs, leader materials and other resources for organizational changes, business developments and sensitive or complex topics in close partnership with the Director, Energy Communications


• Track communications reach, engagement, understanding and field participation; develop quarterly scorecards and use data and teammate feedback to improve channels, content and cadence


• Identify opportunities to recognize employees and teams and celebrate project and business accomplishments


• Use AI and emerging tools to improve the speed, quality and consistency of communications while maintaining strong editorial standards

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A strong communications professional who is both a strategist and a doer — comfortable moving from planning and counsel to hands-on writing and execution


• An exceptional writer and editor who can make complex information clear, concise and relevant for different audiences and channels


• A credible partner to field-based operations who understands that effective communication for craft workers and jobsite teams looks different from traditional corporate communications


• Comfortable advising leaders and building trusted relationships across various levels of an organization


• A natural connector who listens well, builds relationships and creates meaningful two-way communication across a distributed workforce


• Someone who brings strong organization and editorial discipline — able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, inputs and channels without losing sight of the audience


• High judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, high-visibility or fast-moving business information


• A collaborative, people-first teammate who can work effectively across Safety, Operations, Human Resources and other functions


• Embodies Moss’ values: Work Hard, Be Nice, Have Fun

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, business administration or a related field


• 7+ years of progressive communications experience, including meaningful experience in employee, internal, field or change communications


• Experience supporting a distributed, frontline or operational workforce strongly preferred


• Background in construction, energy, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing or another operational environment preferred


• Demonstrated ability to counsel leaders and build trusted relationships across various levels of an organization


• Exceptional writing and editing skills; able to adapt content across audience, channel and level of complexity with speed and precision


• Experience developing leader communications, employee communications, editorial calendars and engagement programs


• Experience using communications analytics, employee feedback or other measures to improve communications effectiveness


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with communications platforms and editorial tools


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and respond to time-sensitive communications needs


• Ability and willingness to travel periodically to Moss Energy project sites and offices

POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Manager, Energy Communications

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Classification: Full-Time | Exempt | Salaried

Reports To: Director, Energy Communications

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.