Mgr - Employee Communications

mydpr; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Seattle seeks an experienced Manager of Internal Communications to lead planning, production and distribution of content across employee segments. You’ll partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to translate priorities into clear messages and ensure brand alignment.

The role supervises communications professionals, manages budgets and vendors, and drives engagement and EVP. Requires a Bachelor's in communications or related field and 7+ years in internal or corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of internal/corporate communications experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity.
• CMP or APR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy for internal communications programs and campaigns across channels.
• Supervise communications staff and provide guidance and professional development.
• Partner with leadership to translate priorities into clear messaging frameworks and plans.
• Ensure content standards align with brand, culture, and EVP.
• Coordinate measurement, reporting, and continuous improvement using engagement data.
• Manage vendor relationships and budgeting for communications activities.

Skills

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Content development

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, a related field, or equivalent experience

Job description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title-they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Manages development and delivery of employee communications that promote clarity, alignment, and engagement across the organization. Oversees planning, production, and distribution of content for multiple employee segments and channels. Partners with leaders and cross-functional teams to translate business priorities into clear, actionable messages. Supervises communications professionals and ensures consistency with brand, culture, and organizational values.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops strategy for communications programs and campaigns across channels.
• Supervises communications staff, assigning work, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Partners with leadership to translate strategic priorities into clear messaging frameworks and editorial plans.
• Oversees content standards, review processes, and quality control to ensure accuracy, accessibility, inclusivity and adherance to brand standards.
• Coordinates measurement, reporting, and continuous improvement using engagement and feedback data.
• Aligns internal messaging with organizational culture, values, and Employer Value Proposition (EVP).
• Manages vendor and budget needs related to employee communications activities.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

7+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or a related field, including 2-3 years in a supervisory capacity required.

Certifications and Licences

• Communication Management Professional (CMP) or Accredited in Public Relations (APR) certification preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range

$124,000.00- $186,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together‑by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.