Communications Specialist

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:
Supports the planning, creation, and delivery of clear, consistent communications that enhance understanding and engagement among employees, partners, and external stakeholders. Collaborates across teams to develop standard and varied content aligned with organizational priorities and brand standards. Applies writing, editing, and coordination skills to help deliver accurate, timely, and inclusive messaging across multiple channels.

Key Responsibilities:
Develops and distributes communications materials including announcements, newsletters, presentations, and digital content.
Partners with team members and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and clarity of messaging.
Supports campaign execution across internal and external channels, maintaining brand alignment and consistency.
Tracks and reports engagement metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness.
Contributes to content calendars and assists in planning communications events and initiatives.
Maintains awareness of industry and organizational updates to inform communication priorities.
Ensures all content reflects organizational values and accessibility standards.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
2–4 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:
None required.

Anticipated starting pay range:

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

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.