Senior Director, Strategic Marketing and Communications
Pape-Dawson
Lead national marketing & communications strategy, brand, and integration for Pape‑Dawson.
15 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Alpharetta, GA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Surveying
Planning
Environmental Services
Construction Services
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources
Land Development
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Mining
Land Development
Transportation
Water Resources
Commercial
Corporate Campus
Data Centers
Role
What you would be doing
communications
marketing programs
performance metrics
brand alignment
market research
strategic advising
- Design and implement a national internal and external communications program, ensuring consistent messaging and storytelling to highlight firmwide achievements and innovation.
- Develop and oversee national marketing programs aimed at common client types, promoting cross-functional collaboration among service lines.
- Establish metrics to evaluate program success and refine strategies based on performance and feedback.
- Collaborate with acquired firms and the corporate marketing/proposal team to ensure alignment of branding, messaging, and marketing activities.
- Partner with service line leaders to identify differentiators, research market opportunities, craft messaging strategies, and guide marketing initiatives appropriate for each target audience.
- Lead the development of a regional marketing structure that supports local needs and enhances collaboration across markets.
- Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on brand positioning, market growth, and client engagement.
What you bring
communication
bachelor's
12+ years
marketing
leadership
integration
- Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, or business development, ideally within the professional services or A/E/C (architecture, engineering, construction) industry.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into actionable marketing plans.
- Experience supporting post-acquisition integration and organizational change preferred.
- Proven success leading large-scale, multi-market marketing and communications programs.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
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Company
Overview
$178.7M Revenue
Regional Revenue in 2021
Achieved a significant regional revenue milestone, reflecting substantial growth and success in Texas markets.
142‑mile Pipeline
Vista Ridge Pipeline Project
Completed construction of a major water pipeline project, showcasing expertise in large-scale infrastructure development.
150 Staff Added
2021 Staff Expansion
Significantly expanded workforce to support growing project portfolio and client demand.
- Founded in 1965 by Gus Pape and Gene Dawson Sr. with just three staff, the firm steadily grew into a major Texas engineering force.
- Headquartered in San Antonio, expanded across Texas—Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi—and beyond through strategic acquisitions.
- A diverse portfolio spans water/wastewater pipelines, transportation systems, commercial and residential land development, and large public infrastructure.
- Standout projects include the AT&T Center and SeaWorld developments in San Antonio, and Amazon’s SAT6 distribution center.
- Specialisms encompass civil engineering, environmental consulting, surveying, water resources management, and transportation planning.
- The company’s growth strategy features high‑profile merges and partnerships—such as Costello (2023), KSA (2024), RaganSmith (2024), and Dowdey‑Anderson (2021)—broadening its geographic and technical reach.
401(k) Match
Generous Benefits
Employees receive a significant contribution to their retirement savings through an impressive 401(k) match program.
- Provide an environment that encourages employee development and satisfaction.
- Monthly birthday celebrations, weekly trivia and bingo breaks, picnics, holiday parties, professional speakers, and networking opportunities.
- Employee engagement is an integral part of working at Pape‑Dawson.
- Competitive pay and benefits including free medical, generous PTO, education and gym reimbursements, flexible and remote work opportunities.
- Employees are encouraged to learn more specific skills through trainings and workshops.
25%
Water Demand Reduction
Achieved significant potable water demand reduction through drought-mitigation systems in a pilot project.
500 acre‑feet
Groundwater Storage
Captured and stored groundwater from stormwater networks in Austin after two wet seasons.
15%
Stormwater Flow Reduction
Reduced peak stormwater flows using aquifer storage/injection wells in Houston.
- Use of green infrastructure: detention basins, rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavements for stormwater management.
- Adoption of dual piping and greywater recycling systems with on‑site treatment.
4.3/5 Rating
Employee Reviews on Glassdoor
This score reflects employee satisfaction with the company's diversity and inclusion efforts, based on 27 reviews.
- The company has not publicly declared DEI strategic goals or gender-specific targets.
- No gender-related workforce statistics are available from the company's website or LinkedIn.
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