Director of Communications

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CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions for construction projects of all sizes, all of which deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment.

The CRH Americas Building Products (ABP) platform is the leading North American provider of multi-material infrastructure products and concrete masonry and hardscaping products. This includes critical infrastructure for the water, communications, and energy markets, as well as value‑added products that deliver durable and beautiful outdoor living solutions through professional distributors, major home centers, and contractors.

The Director of Communications leads all internal and external corporate communications initiatives for Americas Building Products. In this role, the Director will leverage her/his expertise to develop and implement a communications strategy that encompasses two integral platforms within ABP – infrastructure products and outdoor living. This role is critical to shaping our brand voice, engaging employees, and supporting executive leadership with high‑impact messaging.

The candidate should be a keen strategist and skilled tactician with expertise in organizational communications, employee engagement, change management communications, executive/management level communications, media relations, and thought leadership. The Director will execute the communications strategy with a small, experienced team and partner with all levels within the organization to achieve maximum results.

This role will be based at corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA

• Strategic Communications:
  Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that support business goals, manage media relations, and ensure brand consistency across all channels.
• Executive & Leadership Support:
  Craft compelling communications for senior leaders, including announcements, speeches, video scripts, and presentations. Provide strategic counsel on major initiatives such as M&A, organizational changes, and business milestones.
• Employee Engagement:
  Develop and lead inclusive communication efforts that foster collaboration and connection—covering company news, team highlights, HR updates, community outreach, and talent development.
• Group Corporate Communications Support:
  Manage and coordinate content and assets that align with group corporate communications initiatives.
• Brand & Messaging Alignment:
  Maintain a unified employee brand identity and messaging hierarchy. Ensure all communications reflect the company’s culture, vision, and values.
• Crisis & Change Management:
  Develop and maintain a crisis communications plan. Deliver clear, timely messaging on change initiatives, leadership updates, and business developments.
• Digital & Social Media:
  Execute campaigns across digital platforms including intranet, email, digital signage, video, and social media.
• Media Relations:
  Organize and manage media interviews, prepare spokespersons, and serve as company spokesperson when needed.
• Performance Metrics:
  Establish and track communication KPIs to measure effectiveness and business impact.
• Team Leadership:
  Oversee the communications function, including budgeting, staffing, and performance management.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with marketing and other departments to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging.
• Travel:
  Approximately 25%
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field required
• Excellent writing skills
• 15+ years’ experience in a strategic management/communications‑related role
• 5+ years management experience
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing impactful internal and external communications programs
• Proven experience providing strategic counsel and guidance to executive leadership team members
• Solid judgment / temperament in dealing with confidential and sensitive information and issues

• Highly…