Overview:

The Sr Marketing & Communications Director is accountable for the development and implementation of the enterprise marketing and communication strategies that align with the company's strategic vision. This role is responsible for driving the enterprise marketing and communications strategy to position the company as the builder and employer of choice, while continually enhancing the company's global brand equity and reputation in the marketplace.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a team of world class people building remarkable communities.  A family-owned business with 45 offices across the globe, we have been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the U.S., Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time.  You will support an organization that builds schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

Who Are You?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane’s:  Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities:

Build a highly efficient team of marketing and communications professionals at the enterprise and local levels

Develop a one-company, integrated global communications strategy to align with GBC vision and strategic pillars, and lead its implementation

Responsible for all aspects of Gilbane’s strategic marketing communications including brand strategy and positioning, innovative campaign development, distribution channel design, alliance marketing, and partnerships with teams across the company

Leverage technology to provide innovative and secure delivery options for communications that  differentiate Gilbane Building Company in the marketplace

Develop global connectivity campaigns themed around GBC strategic pillars.  Distribute templates across channels such as mobile platforms, video and social media (digital, press etc.) for a localized approach

Protect Gilbane Building Company’s brand with reputation management and consistent crisis communications response strategies

Work to differentiate and communicate brand awareness between Gilbane, Inc.; Gilbane Development Company; and Gilbane Building Company

Deliver an internal and external communications platform that serves the enterprise as well as local geographical offices, market sectors, and vertical businesses

Enhance and maintain Gilbane’s brand as a “People First” organization that is committed to delivering the best outcomes to its clients

Travel up to 30%

Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree

15+ years relevant experience in corporate communications, crisis communications, internal and external brand development, external relations, and media relations

Experience in the Built Environment a plus

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Highly collaborative style with leadership experience developing and implementing communications strategies

Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills

Ability to think creatively and collaboratively about all elements of communications work

Strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently

Relationship builder with flexibility and finesse

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and public speaking skills

Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills with the ability to integrate and work well across departments, teams, divisions, geographies, and business units

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    

For Providence, RI this ranges from $(phone number removed) plus benefits and retirement program.

For Chicago, IL this ranges from $(phone number removed) plus benefits and retirement program.

For Boston, MA and Arlington, VA (DC) this ranges from $(phone number removed)-$(phone number removed) plus benefits and retirement program.

For New York City this ranges from $(phone number removed) plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.