Marketing and Communications Manager

Join Dashiell in Houston, onsite, as a Marketing and Communications Manager where you will shape and execute marketing, communications, and employer branding efforts to accelerate business development, boost workforce engagement, and elevate corporate reputation. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, backed by a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative culture designed to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Company-paid life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Medical coverage (PPO and HDHP with FSA or HSA options)
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Critical illness insurance
• Group accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing collateral, proposals, presentations, qualification packages, capability statements, and project case studies to support Sales in client pursuits and business development efforts.
• Collaborate with Sales leadership to align campaigns with strategic targets across utility, renewable energy, industrial, and EPC market sectors.
• Maintain Dashiell's brand identity across external materials, ensuring alignment with Quanta Services parent brand standards.
• Coordinate production of award submissions, conference materials, and trade show deliverables.
• Conduct competitive market research and craft targeted content that differentiates Dashiell's integrated EPC capabilities.
• Own and manage dashiell.com, including content strategy, ongoing updates, SEO optimization, and alignment with active services and project highlights.
• Oversee Dashiell's social media presence (LinkedIn primary; others as applicable) with a consistent content calendar featuring project work, culture, awards, and industry thought leadership.
• Monitor digital analytics and report on web traffic, social engagement, and content performance, using insights to refine strategy.
• Coordinate with Quanta Services corporate communications on shared digital initiatives, press releases, and parent company requirements.
• Maintain a library of approved project photography, logos, templates, and digital brand assets.
• Design and execute internal communications, including company-wide announcements, newsletters, and leadership messaging.
• Plan and support Town Hall meetings, All-Hands sessions, and company events, including agenda development, presentation design, facilitation support, and post-event communications.
• Partner with HR to communicate employee programs, policy updates, benefits open enrollment, recognition initiatives, and culture-building activities.
• Develop and maintain internal channels (intranet, email distribution, digital signage) to keep employees across locations informed and connected.
• Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition to build employer branding that positions Dashiell as an employer of choice in the electrical infrastructure industry.
• Create and manage recruitment marketing content, including career pages, campus materials, and employee testimonials.
• Support early career programs, internship recruitment, and university partnerships.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, creative agencies, photographers, and print/media suppliers.
• Track and manage the marketing department budget to ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Perform special projects and other duties as needed.
• Elevate Dashiell's brand visibility in the electrical infrastructure marketplace to support revenue growth and client retention.
• Equip the Sales team with compelling materials that differentiate Dashiell's integrated EPC capabilities and drive new business wins.
• Strengthen the ability to attract and retain top talent by building a recognizable and authentic employer brand in a competitive labor market.
• Improve employee engagement and alignment by ensuring the workforce feels informed, valued, and connected to company direction.
• Build a scalable marketing infrastructure with templates, processes, and brand standards to support growth across locations and business units.
• Serve as a strategic communications partner to senior leadership, translating business objectives into clear internal and external messaging.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, or a related function; experience in engineering, construction, energy, or industrial services strongly preferred.
• Experience managing digital content platforms, including a website CMS (WordPress or equivalent) and social media management tools.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or equivalent; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for audiences from field staff to C-suite executives and external clients.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and web analytics (Google Analytics or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience planning and executing Town Hall meetings, All-Hands sessions, or large-scale internal communications programs preferred.
• Familiarity with employer branding strategies and talent marketing concepts preferred.
• Driving is not required; occasional travel to Dashiell offices and project sites may be necessary.

Technologies

• WordPress
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Analytics
• LinkedIn

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the day
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily climate-controlled office environment
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.