Director of Communications

KE&G Construction Inc. is a General Contractor specializing in Heavy Highway/Civil and Commercial construction with capabilities including underground utilities site development transportation infrastructure mining and more. We are proud to have built longstanding trusted relationships with governmental agenciesprivate sectorclients and the communities we serve.

We are seeking a Director of Communications to lead all internal and external communications for KE&G. This role will strategically manage brand positioning public relations media engagement digital communications and companywide messaging. The Director of Communications oversees communications and marketing staff develops comprehensive communications strategies and serves as the organizations key spokesperson.

Responsibilities

• Promote and protect KE&Gs mission vision values and brand identity across all communication channels.

• Lead the development and execution of an integrated communications and marketing strategy aligned with organizational goals.

• Ensure clarity consistency and cohesion in all messaging and brand expressions.

• Develop implement and evaluate multichannel marketing communications and media strategies to enhance KE&Gs market position.

• Oversee marketing campaigns proposals corporate collateral andpublic facingcontent.

• Stay current on industry trends best practices and evolving communication technologies.

• Serve as KE&Gs primary spokesperson and media contact.

• Build andmaintainrelationships with media outlets community partners and industry organizations.

• Manage all media inquiries press releases and opportunities for positive public visibility.

• Strengthen internal communication practices to support transparency culture and organizational alignment.

• Lead the development of companywide announcements talking points and executive messages.

• Support internal event planning including ESOP culture initiatives and collaboration with internal committees.

• Oversee digital strategy content creation and analytics for all online and social media platforms.

• Ensure regular publication ofhigh-qualitycontent that highlights company achievements culture and initiatives.

• Provide leadership mentorship and direction to communications/marketing staff.

• Foster collaboration innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

• Work closely with leadership operations and project teams to align messaging and communication priorities.

• Strengthen KE&Gs reputation across all external channels and stakeholder groups.

• Lead crisis communication planning and guide KE&Gs response during critical events.

• Cultivate partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders and community groups.

• Seniorlevel experience in marketing communications public relations or corporate communications; experience in construction infrastructure media or agency environments is preferred. Level experience in marketing communications public relations or corporate communications; experience in construction infrastructure media or agency environments is preferred.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships collaborate effectively and navigate complex or sensitive issues.

• Proven strategic leadership including managing teams guiding initiatives and working successfully in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong writing and editingexpertise including communication plans proposals executive messaging and official statements.

• Knowledge of graphic design principles and familiarity with tools such as Adobe InDesign; ability to oversee creative development.

• Demonstrated media relations experience including serving asa spokespersonand managing interactions with press and community partners.

• Digital communications and social mediaproficiency with an understanding of content strategy analytics and multiplatform engagement.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and navigate active construction sites.
• Work both in office and field environments; outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Exposure to dust machinery noise uneven terrain and site-related conditions.
• Occasional extended hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Become a KE&G Employee-Owner!
• Competitive Salary Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee-Specific Development Plans
• Medical Insurance (HSA & PPO Options)
• Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with company contributions)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Insurance: Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity
• Company Events: Annual Picnic Employee Choice Awards Boot Bucks and More!

Apply today to join KE&G and be part of Constructing Our Legacy!

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.