JOB DESCRIPTION

Join Sundt's Corporate Marketing team as we elevate our internal communications channels, strengthen employee-owner engagement, and support the continued growth and innovation of the company. We're looking for a strategic communicator, strong people leader, and proactive collaborator who thrives in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.

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 Internal Communications Senior Manager leads the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Sundt's internal communication strategies, tools, and channels. This role ensures consistent, clear, and engaging messaging that reinforces company values, business priorities, employee programs, and organizational performance. The Senior Manager oversees the employee newsletter, intranet, and enterprise-wide internal communication campaigns while managing a small team responsible for internal requests such as awards, rankings, and collateral. This position collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to support effective employee engagement and information flow across the company.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with IT on the evolution of Sundt's employee intranet to improve usability, relevance and content freshness.
2. Develop editorial calendars, communication frameworks, and content guidelines that support company-wide communication consistency.
3. Ensure internal communication content aligns with brand standards and contributes to a cohesive employee experience.
4. Lead and manage internal communication programs in collaboration with the Corporate Director of Marketing, ensuring consistent messaging that supports Sundt's strategic initiatives and employee-owner culture.
5. Manage a small internal communications team responsible for fulfilling internal requests, including award submissions, industry rankings, business collateral, messaging support, and other internal deliverables.
6. Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
7. Oversee, evaluate, and continuously improve the company-wide employee newsletter-expanding engagement, optimizing content, and ensuring timely distribution.
8. Partner with Human Resources, Total Rewards, Safety, Talent Development, Technology & Innovation,
and other departments to develop and execute clear communication plans for programs, policy updates, and change initiatives.
9. Track, analyze, and report on communication effectiveness; recommend improvements grounded in data, employee feedback, and industry best practices.
10. Work closely with external-facing marketing team members to ensure aligned internal and external messaging.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. 3+ years of managerial experience leading teams, programs, or cross-functional initiatives.
2. 7+ years of experience in internal communications, employee communications, or corporate communications; construction or related industry experience preferred.
3. Ability to collaborate and influence effectively at all levels, including executive leadership, managers, and cross-functional partners.
4. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Business or related field.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communication strategies that support organizational objectives.
6. Experience optimizing digital communication tools, such as intranets or employee communication platforms. Sharepoint experience a plus.
7. Familiarity with vendor management or working with creative, digital, or technical partners is a plus.
8. Proven project management skills, with experience managing multiple deadlines and maintaining communication quality across initiatives.
9. Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, concise employee messages.

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 up to 501bs 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

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. #LI-RP1

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