Legence · 16 hours ago
Communications Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLegence is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services for mission-critical systems in buildings. They are seeking a strategic Communications Manager to lead the development and delivery of their external and internal communications strategy, ensuring a consistent and compelling narrative for all audiences.
ConsultingEnergy EfficiencyProfessional ServicesRenewable EnergyService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy aligned with Legence’s business priorities, culture, and market positioning
Maintain messaging consistency and tone across for all external and internal communications
Identify reputational risks, lead horizon scanning, and maintain a proactive crisis communications response plan
Ensure clarity, consistency, and cohesion across all channels and audience groups
Manage Legence’s external communications strategy—including PR, earned media, thought leadership, and corporate positioning
Coordinate external PR and communications firms, ensuring quality of deliverables and alignment with messaging priorities
Effectively support the VP of Investor Relations to ensure alignment on communications that touch investor‑relevant topics, influencing the broader external communications marketplace
Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier media, reporters, analysts, and industry influencers
Lead the development, placement, and tracking of media content (e.g., press releases, op-eds, interviews, podcasts, videos, and industry commentary)
Prepare senior leaders and subject matter experts with briefing documents, talking points, scripts, and message guidance
Coordinate responses to media inquiries and oversee issues response and reactive communications
Oversee the execution of enterprise-wide internal communications, while delegating appropriately to the Communications Specialist
Support the internal narrative – mission, vision, values, progress updates, and cultural moments
Partner with human resources and business unit leadership to support initiatives with strong communication elements (e.g., employee retention and attraction, wellbeing, culture, organizational change, and sustainability)
Develop the cadence for All Hands meetings, Town Halls, leadership messages, and organizational updates
Create feedback loops that measure employee sentiment and guide continuous improvement
Proactively identify opportunities for Legence’s executives and leaders to participate in high-impact events, speaking engagements, and guest commentary
Develop executive thought leadership content including speeches, op-eds, blog posts, LinkedIn content, podcasts, and presentation materials
Work closely with senior leadership to ensure message alignment across internal, external, and industry channels
Coordinate content development of all communications materials, including press releases, speeches, blog posts, reports, newsletters, and leadership messaging
Review and edit content; serve as final editorial gatekeeper for tone, accuracy, and brand alignment, in a fast-moving environment
Oversee production of board‑facing communications and guide creative, design, and multimedia storytelling in partnership with internal creative resources
Partner with Talent Acquisition to strengthen and activate Legence’s employer brand and candidate value proposition
Oversee alignment across career site messaging, recruitment campaigns, social storytelling, and candidate engagement
Support the Communications Specialist in creating employee stories and culture content reflective of Legence’s workplace experience
Lead, mentor, and develop the Communications Specialist and other project-aligned resources
Manage relationships with communication agency partners and consultants
Oversee communications budget, measurement dashboards, reporting, and continuous improvement processes
Lead through influence to effectively guide cross‑functional marketing contributors outside the direct reporting structure
Qualification
Required
8+ years in communications, PR, media relations, or strategic storytelling, with increasing leadership responsibility
Experience executing external communications and collaborating with PR firms, and earned media programs
Strong experience developing integrated communications strategies for complex or multi-location organizations
Exceptional writing, editing, and message development skills across formats and audiences
Experience preparing executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and high‑visibility opportunities
Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive, confidential, or high-stakes communications with sound judgment
Strong project management skills and ability to lead multiple initiatives under tight deadlines
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Experience with change management or culture communications, strongly preferred
Benefits
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance : Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.
Company
Legence
Legence provides a comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance services to improve building performance.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.12B2025-12-11Post Ipo Secondary· $434.81M
2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $110M
2025-09-12IPO
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Sprau
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Butz
Chief Financial Officer
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