Public Relations, Communication, & Creative Role

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

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.

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.

• 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

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

$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.