Marketing & Communications Specialist

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

*Please note: this position works out of our Boston office 3x per week, with the option to work from home 2x per week.

As a member of the marketing & communications team, the Marketing & Communications Specialist will play a key role in the execution and organization of all external and internal marketing & communications campaigns, ensuring consistency, creativity, and effectiveness to reinforce the brand, strengthen and solidify reputation, and further the strategic goals of the business. This person will collaborate closely with marketing team members, executives, and stakeholders to create compelling content and integrate brand messaging across platforms—including social media, email, newsletters, ads, presentations, and various marketing collateral.

• External Communications:
  • Develop and execute social media content and campaigns to promote projects, people, and culture, including generation of copy and project management of photography, video, graphics, and other digital assets.
  • Serve as partner to public relations agency, providing news, content, and insights to help agency develop compelling media pitches and outreach.
  • Compile and develop award submissions that highlight corporate, project, and personnel achievements.
  • Partner with brand team to develop assets that support marketing & communications campaigns.
  • Support day-to-day publishing and management of social media channels and regular website content updates to ensure brand messaging consistency, accuracy, and timely execution.
  • Assist with special projects including quarterly client newsletter.
  • Measure and report performance of marketing & communications efforts (notably social media and public relations) and recommend strategic adjustments based on data and findings.
• Internal Communications:
  • Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting impactful and engaging employee communications, including emails, intranet posts, and talking points.
  • Partner with internal teams and employee resource groups to gather information and help develop clear, consistent, and timely employee messaging.
  • Support the planning and execution of company Town Hall meetings and internal events, including logistics coordination, day-of event support, messaging development, and creation of presentation decks and supporting materials.
  • Identify internal communications, campaigns, and priorities that can be translated externally and support execution through social media, newsroom content, and public relations tactics.

• Experience: 3+ years of professional experience at an integrated marketing/public relations agency or in-house marketing/communications team environment
  • Marketing & communications background required
  • B2B marketing experience preferred
  • AEC or CRE industry experience a plus
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
• The ideal candidate is a natural collaborator who thrives on driving team success, building strong relationships across departments, and consistently contributing to shared goals through open communication, mutual support, and a genuine commitment to the team's collective achievements.
• Samples of writing must be submitted with resume - please email to [email protected]

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Boston Base Salary Range: $63,000 - $83,000 The range stated is specific to Boston.  Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.