Internal Communications Manager

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected. At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company. Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we're proud of. When you join Ames, you're joining a company built for long-term success – where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future. Ames Construction is seeking an Internal Communications Manager to lead strategies that inform, engage, and inspire employees across the organization. This role provides strategic direction for internal communications, employee engagement, and digital workplace platforms while partnering with senior leaders to align messaging with company values and business objectives. Duties and Responsibilities: Strategy Development : Design and implement an internal communications strategy that supports company goals and enhances employee engagement. Content Leadership : Oversee creation of internal content, including newsletters, intranet updates, leadership messages, and employee campaigns. Executive Support : Collaborate with senior leaders to develop leadership messages, talking points, presentations, and internal announcements that reinforce company vision and values. Channel Management & Employee Platforms : Manage internal communication channels and employee resource platforms, including SharePoint, email, digital signage, Marketplace, and Supply Depot. Ensure content is organized, accessible, current, and aligned with company standards. Employee Engagement : Develop programs and messaging that promote company culture, core values, and recognition initiatives. Change Communication : Lead communication efforts for organizational changes, ensuring clarity and transparency. Measurement & Reporting : Track engagement metrics and feedback to assess effectiveness and continuously improve strategies. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor direct reports (e.g., writers or specialists), providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities. Collaboration : Work closely with HR and Operations to align messaging and support cross-functional initiatives. Business Function Support: Serve as a communications partner to business functions across the organization, providing guidance, messaging support, and communication planning for initiatives that impact employees. Content Governance: Establish standards, processes, and ownership for employee-facing content and resources to ensure information remains accurate, accessible, and easy to find across platforms. Other duties as assigned. Experience, Education & Skills: Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field. Experience: 5+ years in corporate communications, internal communications, or employee engagement, including at least 2 years in a leadership or people management role. Skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Strong strategic thinking, project management, and organizational abilities. Experience managing internal communication channels and employee-facing platforms. Ability to lead teams, build relationships, and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Working Conditions Location - This position is on-location at the corporate office in Burnsville, MN. Travel - Occasional travel to local projects or events as needed. Office Environment - Extensive sitting/standing at desk. Total Rewards People are the most important asset at Ames Construction. Base salary range is $90,000-$120,000 a year, which varies depending on many factors, including experience, skills, and knowledge. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus. Ames offers generous retirement benefits, including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation and a 401k match. Ames' non-craft health benefits package is designed so that our team members flourish, with medical, dental, and vision (all at one low premium), voluntary benefits, company holidays, and paid time off. Please see the Benefits section of our Careers page for more information. Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ames Construction