About this role
Consertus is an AI-native global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by more than 1,500 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs. Our integrated services span digital, advisory, engineering and design, and delivery. We serve aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology markets. We celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Learn more at www.consertus.com.
About this Role: Consertus is seeking a Director, External Communications & Marketing to build and lead our external marketing and communications program, including industry conferences and sponsorships, media and public relations, paid advertising, social media, and the website. The Director will grow brand visibility, protect our reputation, and support growth and business development objectives. Reporting to the Vice President of Brand & Corporate Communications, this leader will manage a team of marketing professionals and oversee the strategy, execution, and performance of external marketing initiatives. This is a strategic, hands-on position: the Director owns the annual external marketing plan and personally leads visible initiatives such as media relations, acquisition announcements, major conferences, and executive speaking opportunities. The Director will partner closely with Internal Communications, which owns employee communications and authors thought leadership, to place that content with external audiences. The ideal candidate combines sound judgment, strong media and industry relationships, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to lead through change in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
External Marketing Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and own an annual external marketing plan aligned with the Chief Growth Officer’s growth and business development priorities, with clear objectives, timelines, and performance measures. • Manage approved budgets for industry events, sponsorships, paid media, and agencies; track expenditures and return on investment. • Lead sector- and market-focused campaigns supporting business development and client pursuits with growth and operations leaders. • Serve as the lead and backup to the VP on external communications matters and contribute to department planning, strategy, and budgeting.
Media Relations, Public Relations & Reputation
• Build relationships with trade, industry, and business media; oversee media outreach, inquiries, and press releases. • Prepare executives and subject-matter experts as spokespeople with messaging and interview briefings. • Lead external crisis and issues communications, including holding statements, media response, and rapid approvals, in coordination with the VP, Legal, and leadership. • Lead public-facing acquisition announcements and introduce acquired firms to clients, partners, and markets under the Consertus brand.
Industry Conferences, Sponsorships & Awards
• Lead the company’s presence at conferences, trade shows, and sponsored events, including planning, logistics, messaging, materials, and booth presence. • Manage industry association and sponsorship relationships, negotiate terms, and measure sponsorship value. • Secure executive and subject-matter expert speaking opportunities and coordinate industry award submissions. • Negotiate vendor and event contracts and manage event budgets to deliver high-impact, cost-effective programs.
Digital, Social & Paid Marketing
• Own website strategy and digital governance, including SEO, web analytics, content management systems, and site performance; partner with Internal Communications on routine website updates. • Oversee social media strategy and the editorial calendar, including executives’ LinkedIn presence. • Plan, execute, and optimize paid advertising and digital campaigns for visibility, engagement, and lead generation. • Own the company intranet platform while partnering with Internal Communications, which owns intranet content. • Develop client-facing case studies and distribute thought leadership authored by Internal Communications through trade media, the website, and social channels.
Agencies, Partnerships & Performance
• Manage day-to-day PR, digital, and event agencies and vendors, including scope, deliverables, and results, with contracts subject to VP approval. • Coordinate external messaging with MENA and other regional offices to maintain brand consistency across markets. • Gather market and competitor intelligence to inform positioning, messaging, and investment. • Report performance to leadership, including share of voice, media coverage, website traffic, marketing-influenced leads, and event and sponsorship ROI.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead, hire, mentor, coach, and evaluate marketing professionals, setting clear priorities, quality standards, and expectations. • Balance team workloads, review deliverables for quality and brand consistency, and ensure timely execution. • Maintain a shared editorial calendar with Internal Communications and Creative to align external and internal messaging. • Build a collaborative, high-performing team and support projects assigned by the VP of Brand & Corporate Communications.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent experience considered. • 12+ years of progressively responsible external communications, marketing, or public relations experience, including at least 5 years leading a team. • Demonstrated media relations experience, established trade or business media relationships, and experience preparing spokespeople. • Experience overseeing paid and digital campaigns, websites, and social media programs, with demonstrated use of analytics. • Experience leading conference, trade show, and sponsorship programs, including budget management and vendor negotiations. • Experience managing external agencies, marketing budgets, and ROI reporting. • Excellent written and verbal communications skills and a portfolio of clear, brand-aligned content for different audiences and channels. • Sound judgment and composure in crises, issues management, and sensitive situations. • Ability to build relationships with executives, clients, media, associations, and vendors. • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency and familiarity with website content management, SEO, social media, email marketing, and analytics tools.
Key Competencies
• Strategic external communicator with strong media instincts and executive presence. • Results-driven marketer who uses analytics to measure impact and guide investment. • Composed decision-maker in crisis and sensitive situations. • Collaborative leader who develops talent and builds media, industry, and agency relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in B2B professional services, engineering, construction, infrastructure, or capital program management. • Experience in private equity-backed, rapidly growing, or multi-location organizations. • Experience communicating acquisitions externally and integrating acquired brands. • Global or multi-region marketing experience, including the Middle East. • Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) or similar professional certification.
Working Hours & Location: Full-time, exempt position with standard business hours. Consertus supports a flexible work environment. Candidates within reasonable commuting distance of a Consertus office will work on a hybrid basis; candidates outside reasonable commuting distance may work remotely. Travel or onsite participation may be required for industry conferences, trade shows, and other major external events.
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $155,000–$175,000 annually.
What’s In It for You:
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision. • Optional benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, and supplemental health plans. • 401(k) with day-one eligibility, including a 100% company match on the first 3% of eligible compensation and a 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%. • 10 paid company holidays. • PTO starting at 15 days annually and growing to up to 25 days. • Access to Consertus Academy for ongoing professional development and learning.
Why This Role Matters This Director shapes how Consertus appears in the market. Through industry conferences, media relations, paid and digital marketing, and team leadership, this role turns the firm’s expertise into visibility, strengthens brand reputation, and supports growth through acquisitions and new business.
How to Apply: If you are an external communications and marketing leader interested in shaping how Consertus shows up in the market, please apply through the Consertus Careers portal and upload your most recent resume (PDF preferred).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.