Communications Director

Communications Manager / Communications Director

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years, we have been a true partner, an honest advisor, as well as a responsible contractor for our clients. We believe the success of any project depends upon a strong builder client relationship, and a commitment to establishing common goals and objectives from the project start. Alston Construction offers a diverse background of general contracting, construction management and design-build experience of industrial, commercial, data center, healthcare, education, retail and government projects.

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, including: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says "In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others." If this sounds like you and what you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Summary: The Communications Manager or Communications Director leads Alston Construction's national internal and external strategic communications, brand positioning, and multi-channel engagement. This role serves as a key partner to Safety, Legal, and project leadership — including as company spokesperson — to protect the Company's reputation, deliver clear and consistent messaging, and support employees and communities across our project locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and drive national internal and external strategic communications, brand positioning/messaging, and multi-channel engagement across the business.
• Lead crisis and incident communications — responsible for external messaging on jobsite accidents, injuries, deaths, and protest activity, coordinating with Safety, Legal, and project leadership on official statements.
• Monitor news and social media coverage to proactively prepare responses with internal teams.
• Manage website and social media messaging to deliver clear, consistent narratives on projects and company milestones.
• Manage external media and press relations/PR, whether directly or through an external PR consultant, including relationship building, advertising, and writing/reviewing press releases, articles, and award submissions.
• Serve as company spokesperson, or prepare designated spokespeople, ahead of interviews, conference panels, and other public appearances.
• Handle public/community outreach as needed, such as city town halls, and support HR with trade show and recruiting events.
• Run employee newsletters, intranet content, and C-suite companywide messaging, and support preparation for large internal gatherings such as All-Hands calls and annual Management Meetings.
• Develop and lead training for staff related to media engagement, protest response, and acceptable social media use.
• Other related duties.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including crisis communications and media relations. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience serving as, or preparing, an organizational spokesperson for media interviews and public appearances.
• Construction or other regulated/industrial sector experience preferred.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.