Oldcastle APG
Director of Communications – Oldcastle APG
Job ID:
515467
CRH Americas Building Products (ABP)
is the leading North American provider of multi-material infrastructure products and concrete masonry and hardscaping products. ABP delivers critical infrastructure for water, communications, and energy markets while also providing durable outdoor living solutions through professional distributors, major home centers, and contractors.
Job Summary The Director of Communications leads all internal and external corporate communications initiatives for Americas Building Products. The role develops and implements a communications strategy across ABP’s two key platforms – infrastructure products and outdoor living – shaping brand voice, engaging employees, and supporting executive leadership with high-impact messaging.
Job Location This role will be based at the corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA.
Job Responsibilities
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, ensuring all communications reflect the company’s culture, vision, and values.
Crisis & Change Management:
Develop and maintain a crisis communications plan and deliver clear, timely messaging on change initiatives 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.
Job Requirements
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 and temperament in dealing with confidential and sensitive information and issues.
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay.
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
Group retirement savings program.
Health and wellness programs.
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage and is a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while enjoying the career opportunities of a large international organization.
Equality & Opportunity CRH Americas Building Products (ABP), a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is 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, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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515467
CRH Americas Building Products (ABP)
is the leading North American provider of multi-material infrastructure products and concrete masonry and hardscaping products. ABP delivers critical infrastructure for water, communications, and energy markets while also providing durable outdoor living solutions through professional distributors, major home centers, and contractors.
Job Summary The Director of Communications leads all internal and external corporate communications initiatives for Americas Building Products. The role develops and implements a communications strategy across ABP’s two key platforms – infrastructure products and outdoor living – shaping brand voice, engaging employees, and supporting executive leadership with high-impact messaging.
Job Location This role will be based at the corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA.
Job Responsibilities
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, ensuring all communications reflect the company’s culture, vision, and values.
Crisis & Change Management:
Develop and maintain a crisis communications plan and deliver clear, timely messaging on change initiatives 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.
Job Requirements
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 and temperament in dealing with confidential and sensitive information and issues.
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay.
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
Group retirement savings program.
Health and wellness programs.
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage and is a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while enjoying the career opportunities of a large international organization.
Equality & Opportunity CRH Americas Building Products (ABP), a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is 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, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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