JOB DESCRIPTION

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

The Marketing Communications Manager assists with development of external and internal communications strategy and is responsible for successfully planning, implementing and managing communication projects and ongoing programs. The Communications Manager will lead a team of Public Relations and
Marketing/Communications professionals while ensuring that their work contributes to overall department objectives and is in alignment with overall corporate strategy and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support communications strategies and objectives.
2. Develops marketing communications plans for internal and external stakeholders, including strategy, goals, tactics and measurement.
3. Ensures that internal and external marketing communications strategy aligns with overall business strategy/goals and supports/strengthens the company's brand.
4. Monitors industry news and conversation to stays up-to-date on trends and relevant issues.
5. Oversees development, execution and results of public relations campaigns, media relations, digital communication strategy including social media, internal communications and other marketing initiatives.
6. Provides team leadership to direct and coordinate work of assigned staff including setting goals, conducting performance reviews and managing department priorities.
7. Serves as a backup spokesperson at local news events within the local communities in which Sundt operates.
8. Writes, reviews and edits written materials such as marketing collateral and employee communications.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. 6-10 years of in-house experience in Public Relations and/or Communications roles at mid-sized companies or enterprises.
2. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple deadlines, delivering quality results.
3. BA/BS in Communications, Public Relations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
4. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
5. Media relations expertise and proven ability to develop relationships with reporters and editors.
6. Open to travel: 10-20% travel required.
7. Proactive, independent worker who excels in a team environment.
8. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
9. Significant experience with social media platforms on behalf of mid-sized businesses or enterprises.
10. Strong writing, editing, proofreading skills.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5. Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program