Position: Public Relations, Communication, and Creative (based on experience): Manager, Sr. Manager, Director, Sr. Director, Exec Director, etc.
Department: Marketing
Reports to: CEO
Location: 566 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL (in office 4 days a week)
Employment Type: Full-time benefits eligible
Join Richard, Purpose Builders: Where Your Impact Matters
At Richard, we're not just another construction company – we're the catalyst for change in the industry. As one of the fastest-growing general contractors in the nation, we offer the excitement and innovation of a startup with the stability and expertise of an established firm. We're seeking visionaries who are ready to break free from the constraints of traditional construction and make a real impact.
Why Choose Richard?
Culture-First Approach: People and innovation over bottom line
Purpose-Driven Projects: Build structures that truly matter, from critical healthcare facilities to cutting-edge data centers
Rapid Growth: Be part of a company doubling in size while maintaining quality
Collaborative, Caring Culture: Clear communication and proactive problem-solving, while supporting your health, financial wellness, and career growth
Direct Impact: Your ideas shape our projects and company direction
Innovation Freedom: Be at the forefront of construction technology and sustainable practices
At Richard, you're not just a number – you're a crucial part of our mission to transform the construction industry. We're creating efficient, dynamic spaces that advance communities, sustainability, and well-being. With nearly 200 diverse contracts since 2016 and a passionate team across the nation, we offer the resources of a large firm with the agility and personal touch of a boutique operation.
Break free from corporate constraints. Join Richard, Purpose Builders, and be the architect of your career while shaping the future of construction. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your impact is visible.
Job Summary
Tradeshow & Conferences
Richard assembles two to ten personnel to attend customer conferences around
the country. You would be responsible for creating, coordinating, and setting up
the booth at these shows. The logo, brand purpose, mission, and how we intend
to communicate will be clarified through you.
Events
Richard is on panels, hosts industry days, lunch and learns, etc. You would be
responsible for the creative side of the experience. Making individuals feel part
of our purpose-building brand.
Campaigns – Media/commercials
You will help with the narrative, typically with 3rd party vendors, producing media
that promotes more projects and more A-Players to our team.
Digital/social – Podcast
We are all things LinkedIn, Instagram, and Podcasts in the future. You would
ensure a common brand theme throughout.
Photo & Video
You will ensure our field teams capture the creative. You would be in charge of
video and photo companies capturing for social, website, etc.
Volunteer – Purpose Builder
We have three corporate pillars: community wellness, technology progress, and
environmental stewardship. We donate and volunteer with multiple
organizations. You would be the leader for the CEO as the conduit between them
and us. You will imagine volunteer days, add media to the experience, and
employee videos, etc.
BRAND – Store/gear/clothing
You will create on-brand gear. You will ensure we are stocked and that our field
personnel look good.
Communications – Investor, internal newsletter, news, intranet
We have a quarterly cadence with these items. We want internal and external
letters to capture new project customers and new employees. The oversized item
here is that you make our people feel alive as Purpose Builders, and that we are
clear communicators of that story.
Awards
We have 4-6 major individual awards at the company. You would work with HR
and the CEO to formulate project and individual awards. You are responsible for
the trophies, the awards experience (award day / “Admin Day” each year).
Template Standardization
You work with our 3rd party brand team and internally to create all templated
documents for the company. Same brand and theme. Your customer is both
internal (employees) and external (customers) to ensure we meet our brand
promise.
Business Planning & Townhalls
We have quarterly townhalls and an annual business plan. Soon we will have a
‘Five-Year Plan Presentation’ as well. You will ensure that themes, messaging, and
brand are all acting as one.
Client & Sub Surveys
This most likely will move to a “Career Development” function in HR. Still, you
will work with HR to ensure we achieve intended results – transparent feedback
from customers and employees so that we can improve our exceptional
experiences.
Skills & Qualifications
- Recognized brand and market leader with the ability to shape, steward, and elevate company purpose, voice, and presence across all external and internal touchpoints
- Extensive experience leading high-visibility tradeshows, conferences, and executive engagements, owning creative vision, experience design, and vendor orchestration
- Proven ability to set narrative and direction for integrated campaigns, including media, video, social, podcasts, and third-party creative partnerships
- Strong track record of owning brand consistency at scale, ensuring alignment across digital platforms, presentations, templates, apparel, and physical environments
- Trusted partner to executive leadership and HR, translating strategy into compelling communications, town halls, recognition moments, and employee experiences
- Experience building and activating purpose-driven initiatives that connect community impact, employer brand, and market credibility
Benefits
At Richard, we believe in showing the same gratitude and care to our team members that we do in our projects. This position comes with a competitive salary to match your level of experience and includes competitive benefits such as:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
- 7 paid holidays
- All employees are immediately eligible for our bonus program where employees at all levels are engaged in the financial and operational performance of the business, enabling them to understand how their contributions directly impact the company's bottom line
- Company 401(k) matching contributions
- Parental leave policy
- We fully cover transportation costs, including parking and train fares, for employees
- Affordable and freshly made breakfast and lunch provided through our on-site meal program (Chicago home office employees only)
- Gym membership reimbursement program (Chicago home office employees only)
- Fully paid two-month sabbatical leave for employees who reach their 10-year anniversary with the company
- All employees immediately have access to mentorship, regular skills-based training, and leadership development programs
Pay Range
$115,000.00-$125,000.00
The base salary range for this position as of posting is Richard’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation for this role. The range for this role takes into account the factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
Richard is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees will receive equal employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
