About this role
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Position Overview
The internal communication coordinator supports Kiewit’s employee communication strategies. This person develops and executes results-driven communication plans and delivers content that solves problems, closes communication gaps and/or initiates change.
Working with leaders and partners across business units, including HR, Benefits, Recruiting and Kiewit’s operating districts, this person will connect communication needs to broader company priorities and consider their impact across the organization.
A successful candidate will be a strong writer and editor who can move work from planning through delivery and evaluation. They manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, adapt as priorities change and contribute to shared team goals. Employee communications and project management experience are valuable. They’ll use AI tools thoughtfully to support their work including research, planning and production, applying sound judgment and protecting accuracy, confidentiality, creativity and the human skills needed to communicate Kiewit’s voice.
Kiewit demands a person with high attention to detail and time management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.
Location
This is an in-office position based in Omaha, Nebraska. This is a shared service center in a professional office setting.
Responsibilities
- Serve an integral role in the development and execution of the company's internal communication strategy to help Kiewit reach its business objectives and deliver against key priorities.
- Help employees across Kiewit understand the people, projects and priorities that shape our complex, evolving business.
- Work with leaders and employees across a complex, evolving business, considering how communication affects different audiences across Kiewit.
- Work collaboratively across Corporate Communications, balancing individual assignments with team priorities and workload.
- Develop and use effective, results-focused internal communication tools as part of the overall mix of solutions; ensure the consistent flow of key messages through all internal communication vehicles.
- Manage communication for key internal organizational changes by preparing and implementing communication strategies and materials.
- Research and employ key metrics to regularly assess the effectiveness of all internal communication.
- Serve as a valued writing resource for Corporate Communication, including delivering content for the company’s internal employee news site KiewitNetwork and its flagship publication, Kieways magazine.
- Leverage and help manage key internal technologies – including content management systems (SharePoint and WordPress) and internal social media platforms – to improve information sharing and collaboration.
- Work with other internal communication consultants and key outside writing, video and design vendors.
Qualifications
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Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills along with a strong attention to detail. A portfolio of recent work is required.
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Proficient in Associated Press Style
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0-3 years of communication experience, focusing on employee communication.
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A bachelor's degree is required (journalism, communication or related field strongly preferred).
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Proficient in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required, Excel desired)
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Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Some Premiere Pro, InDesign and/or Photoshop desired)
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The ability to take a communication plan from concept to conclusion while measuring its effectiveness.
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Reliability in meeting commitments, communicating risks early and coordinating coverage for time-sensitive work.
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Ability to build effective working relationships and provide sound communications counsel, while partnering with business owners to understand operational priorities and verify subject-matter information.
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Ability to work closely, on a daily basis, with internal and outside professionals on a project team
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Ability to work non-standard office hours, as necessary, and travel when required
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Experience with a broad range of communication mediums (e.g., print, video, social media) and able to use them strategically to influence and inform important stakeholders.
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Marketing experience is helpful.
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Strong written, oral, presentation communication skills
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A high level of problem solving, critical thinking, planning and organizing skills (e.g., good at setting and achieving priorities, time management)
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Shows curiosity about Kiewit’s business and considers how communication decisions affect employees, operations and the broader organization.
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Adapts constructively when priorities, timelines or recommendations change; uses feedback to help move work forward.
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Resourceful with a high motivation to excel as an individual and as part of a team
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Strong ethics that will reflect positively on the company
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Excellent interpersonal skills, able to establish credibility as a strong performer and can identify positively with people at all levels of Kiewit
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Ability to learn quickly and help the organization think in new and innovative ways
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Good listening skills
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Ability to always maintain confidentiality
Other Requirements:
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Regular, reliable attendance
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Work productively and meet deadlines timely
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Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
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Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
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Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
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May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
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We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.