Head of Communications - Sabey Corporation

Another Source's client, Sabey Corporation, is recruiting a Head of Communications to join their team in either Tukwila, WA, Manhattan, NY. 

Sabey is entering a new chapter of growth, visibility, and influence across real estate development, mission-critical infrastructure, and data center operations. As the company expands into new markets and navigates increasingly complex public, regulatory, and community environments, the company is making a significant investment in how it communicates, engages stakeholders, and shapes its reputation. 

This newly created Head of Communications role will establish and lead Sabey's first dedicated Communications function. Reporting to Joe Sabey, President of Sabey Corporation, and partnering closely with Jim Sabey, Consulting Media Expert, this leader will help shape the company's communications strategy, strengthen stakeholder trust, and support some of Sabey's most important business priorities. 

Who is Sabey Corporation? 

Sabey Corporation is a privately held powerhouse in real estate development, construction, and data center operations, renowned for its visionary approach, long-term stability, and culture of innovation. From high-performance data centers to state-of-the-art commercial properties, Sabey builds the infrastructure that fuels technological advancements, life-saving healthcare solutions, and cutting-edge research across North America. Headquartered in Tukwila, WA (20 minutes outside of Seattle); Quincy/Wenatchee WA, Ashburn, VA, Austin, Texas, and New York City, NY, Sabey is more than just a developer—its teams drive industry transformation, tackling complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions. At Sabey, collaboration and ingenuity aren't just encouraged—they are the foundation for excellence. 

About this Role 

As Head of Communications, you will lead Sabey's reputation strategy, executive communications, earned media presence, crisis readiness, political and community narratives, and stakeholder engagement efforts. This role operates at the intersection of corporate communications, public affairs, community relations, and executive thought leadership. 

You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while overseeing the Communications & PR Manager and Engagement Specialist. Working closely with Marketing, Government Affairs, Legal, HR, Finance, and Sabey Data Centers leadership, you'll help shape how Sabey communicates with employees, communities, policymakers, media, and industry stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate is a builder—someone who is intellectually curious, adaptable, and energized by creating something new. Success in this role will require strong relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and a willingness to embrace emerging technologies, including AI-enabled communications tools, in a rapidly evolving communications landscape. 

Scope & Impact 

• Establish and lead Sabey's standalone Communications function, including strategy, operating rhythm, budget, KPIs, and organizational structure.  

• Develop and execute a comprehensive earned media strategy spanning national business media, financial press, trade publications, and local media across active development markets.  

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, analysts, ratings agencies, and industry influencers covering infrastructure, real estate, data centers, AI, and economic development.  

• Drive media coverage and messaging strategy for major company milestones, including campus developments, customer announcements, capital events, leadership transitions, and strategic initiatives.  

• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to Sabey's executive leadership team, including the CEO, President, CFO, and Sabey Data Centers leadership.  

• Develop executive thought leadership platforms, including bylines, keynote speeches, podcasts, LinkedIn content, investor communications, and industry commentary.  

• Launch and lead the Counter-Narrative Desk, creating systems for monitoring media, social, political, and community conversations and coordinating rapid-response communications when needed.  

• Shape political and community narratives across active and emerging development markets, partnering with local stakeholders, economic development organizations, community leaders, and industry groups.  

• Oversee community engagement initiatives, employee ambassador programs, and reputation-building efforts that strengthen local relationships and support long-term business objectives.  

• Develop and maintain crisis communications frameworks, playbooks, response protocols, and executive readiness programs.  

• Lead communications strategy during critical business events, including operational incidents, regulatory matters, public affairs issues, leadership changes, and sensitive stakeholder situations.  

• Partner closely with the Government Affairs Manager on stakeholder engagement, regulatory communications, political strategy, and message alignment.  

• Provide communications leadership for planning commission presentations, public-facing materials, briefing documents, and stakeholder communications.  

• Hire, coach, and develop communications team members while fostering strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization.  

• Report communications performance, reputation metrics, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.  

Minimum Qualifications 

• 7+ years of progressive communications leadership experience, including experience leading corporate communications, public affairs, media relations, reputation management, or a comparable communications function.  

• Experience in infrastructure, technology, real estate, energy, industrial development, or other complex, highly visible industries preferred. Candidates from adjacent sectors with strong communications leadership experience are encouraged to apply.  

• Proven track record securing high-profile media coverage across national business, financial, trade, and regional media outlets.  

• Experience leading communications strategy during crisis situations and managing issues with significant reputational impact.  

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across corporate, political, and community communications environments.  

• Experience collaborating with political consultants, public affairs advisors, government affairs teams, or other stakeholder engagement partners.  

• Strong executive presence with experience advising senior leaders, executives, or public-facing spokespersons.  

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related field. 

What Success Looks Like in Year One 

• A clear, enterprise-wide communications framework adopted by executive leadership and consistently used across the organization.  

• Successful launch of the Counter-Narrative Desk with documented monitoring, response, and amplification capabilities.  

• Increased share of voice, stronger media presence, and measurable growth in earned coverage across key markets and publications.  

• Development and testing of a comprehensive crisis communications program, including executive preparedness and tabletop exercises.  

• Strong partnership and operating rhythm established between Communications, Marketing, and Government Affairs.  

• Clear governance, decision-making processes, and stakeholder alignment for political, community, and crisis communications activities.  

Sabey's Investment in You 

Sabey is committed to building an enduring, next-generation company that values and invests in the success of its team members. Through SabeyLife, a holistic well-being initiative, Sabey provides the resources, benefits, and support to help employees thrive both professionally and personally. https://sabey.com/about/careers 

SabeyLife includes: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA).  

• Time to Recharge: Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO.  

• Financial Wellness: Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan.  

• Growth & Development: Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC, and Built to Last.  

Sabey offers long-term career growth, internal mobility, and a culture where people who are humble, hungry, and smart are supported and promoted from within — something few competitors can match. 

Compensation 

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $174,107 – $261,160, plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus opportunity. 

Learn More 

Learn more about Sabey and their organization here: http://6126385.hs-sites.com/sabey-jobs 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Sabey Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Sabey Data Centers and Sabey Construction, are equal opportunity employers and drug-free workplaces. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. 

About Another Source 

Another Source works with its clients on a retained basis. We encourage candidates who meet most — though not necessarily all — of the qualifications to apply and share their story. 

If you need assistance or accommodation to apply, please contact Sabey Human Resources at 206-919-3054 or mike.harris@sabey.com. 

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