Public Relations Manager

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is hiring a Public Relations Manager to join our dynamic team where your PR and communication expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping and elevating Mortenson’s reputation with key audiences. As a part of the corporate Communications team, you’ll lead the development and execution of strategic communications that enhance our brand visibility, support critical company initiatives, and build strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and the public. Your work will be instrumental in positioning Mortenson as a leader in the industry, driving external engagement, and ensuring consistent, impactful messaging across all platforms.

You’ll be responsible for managing a high volume of work, ensuring timely delivery of all communications, and consistently representing Mortenson’s values and culture. Your work will be crucial in building and maintaining a positive company image, fostering collaboration, and enhancing alignment across the organization.

In collaboration with a growing communications team, you will also support and help develop and implement targeted messaging and campaigns that resonate with internal audiences. Your efforts will contribute to a cohesive, informed, and engaged workforce, ensuring our strategies are effectively communicated and embraced by the entire company.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Drive external strategic communications: Help lead the development and implementation of a communications plan that aligns with Mortenson’s long-term goals and enhances our external reputation and market position.
• Spearhead corporate public relations efforts: Guide Mortenson's public relations strategy at the corporate level, focusing on building and maintaining strong relationships with media and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with leadership on external messaging: Partner with Mortenson leaders to create and execute communication strategies that promote our brand and key initiatives externally.
• Support senior leadership in external communications: Provide writing support and assist senior leaders with crafting and delivering key messages for external audiences
• Enhance external news channels: Develop and maintain a pipeline of news and updates for external platforms, including the company website, social media, and industry publications, ensuring a consistent and engaging external presence. 
• Innovate external communication delivery: Explore and implement new channels and formats for reaching external audiences, such as social media campaigns, video content, and web-based tools.
• Help manage external crisis communications: Ensure swift and effective responses to external crises, maintaining the company’s reputation and managing media relations during challenging situations.
• Evaluate external communication effectiveness: Develop and apply metrics to assess the impact of external communications strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with corporate objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in communications or closely related specialty 
• 7 or more years of experience in PR and Communications (ideally with a mix of both agency and relevant corporate experience) 
• Proven aptitude to develop highly effective communications programs around points of competitive advantage in a highly competitive (“me too”) industry 
• Superior writing skills and experience writing/producing content for executive and business/operating group leaders 
• High degree of knowledge with both traditional and emerging media 
• Committed to fact-based decision making and ability to advise company leaders 
• Ability to be creative, while also working within limited budgets 

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  
• Dental plan  
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources 
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Adoption Assistance   
• Gym Membership Discount Program   

The base pay range for this role is $101,000 - $152,000. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.   

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Please make note:  

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

Other Items to Note 

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.