Strategic Communications Manager Details | Family of Companies

Strategic Communications Manager

Date:
Feb 26, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req  : 113634

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

We are looking for an experienced communications professional to be a part of our talented, inclusive, and collaborative Employee Communications team. The Strategic Communications Manager position will drive consistent employee communications strategy, planning and messaging internally across the organization. This role would work closely with leadership in performance and execution with a focus on market sector (business) storytelling and leadership brand.

In addition to strategic messaging and stakeholder engagement, this role will also support content development and editorial planning, coordinate creative assets, and leverage communications tools for maximum engagement. The candidate should be comfortable analyzing communications data and applying insights to improve engagement and effectiveness.

• Proactively develop and execute communication strategies across sectors, regions, and functions that align employee engagement with enterprise and business priorities, supporting the company’s culture and values.
• Create and deliver internal communications content across multiple channels, including leadership messages, talking points, email updates, newsletters, intranet content, videos, and presentations.
• Ensure alignment between leadership messaging and enterprise communication timelines
• Translate complex, process and technology oriented initiatives into clear, compelling internal narratives while increasing visibility of leadership, project wins, and cross sector collaboration.
• Partner with all members of the Employee Communications team to proactively identify, create, and publish content, while also supporting editorial planning and long-term scheduling of communication initiatives.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of internal communications and make recommendations for improvement based on feedback and data analysis. This includes gathering engagement data, analyzing trends, and reporting insights to communications leadership.

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or public relations.
• Understand and be able to communicate strategy, processes, and concepts, making complex technical information understandable to diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills including strong editorial skills.
• Strong knowledge of communications strategy, tools, and channels.
• Proven ability to develop consistent messaging aligned to business strategy.
• Skilled at engaging in cross-functional teams and in working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience in the…