Marketing and External Communications Leader

Marketing and External Communications Leader

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The Marketing and External Communications Leader is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise-wide marketing and external communications strategy. This role oversees brand management, events, campaigns, CRM governance, marketing operations and external communications to drive business growth and enhance client experience. The director will lead a high‑performing team and collaborate closely with executive leadership, operations leadership, business development, sales enablement and internal communications to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

This is a hybrid position based out of one of our RS&H Offices located in Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa or Florida.

• Lead enterprise-wide marketing strategy, including campaign development, market‑specific planning and execution to drive sales and brand visibility.
• Oversee external communications aligned with market, client, industry and thought leadership.
• Manage brand development and governance, including visual identity, brand templates and enterprise brand campaigns.
• Guide digital marketing efforts, including website content, social media strategy, marketing automation and analytics.
• Oversee marketing operations including collateral creation, asset management, advertising and national sponsor ships.
• Support client experience initiatives through external communications, feedback coordination and reputation management.
• Lead creative services including graphics, photography, video and visualization to support marketing and thought leadership.
• Manage external events and conferences strategy, including sponsor ships, attendance planning and association engagement.
• Partner with CRM and data teams to integrate marketing content and campaigns, and lead market research to inform strategy and optimise engagement.
• Collaborate with sales enablement, market leads and operations to align marketing efforts with growth strategies and client needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in marketing and external communications, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Proven ability to lead integrated marketing and communications functions.
• Strong strategic thinking, executive presence and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Expertise in brand management, campaign strategy and digital marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead through change.

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications or Business.
• Experience with CRM systems and governance (e.g. Salesforce).
• Experience in professional services, architecture/engineering or consulting industries.
• Familiarity with marketing automation platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Ceros).
• Certification in change management or communications (e.g. Prosci, IABC).

The base salary range for this position in Denver, CO is $ to $. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity and geographic location, as permitted by Colorado law.

Employee‑owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity and teamwork.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please note:

no agency representation or submissions will be recognised for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third‑party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

Director

Full‑time

Marketing and Sales

Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning and Construction

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave