Communications Director

We are seeking a communications professional to establish a strategic communications function, including processes and tools that will support the achievement of our organizational objectives. The Director of Internal Communications is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive internal communication strategy across Colas USA, a matrixed organization. As the senior-most communications professional, this role will guide and align business unit communicators, ensuring a cohesive narrative that advances the company's vision, values, and business objectives.

This leader is both a strategist and a hands-on practitioner, capable of navigating complexity, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and delivering impactful communications that engage and inspire employees.

• Create and implement an internal communications strategy that aligns with the goals of Colas USA, fostering a cohesive organizational culture.
• Provide senior leadership with expert insights on effective messaging, change management, and employee engagement practices.
• Lead the development and dissemination of a consistent voice and messaging framework across all Colas USA business units to ensure clarity and coherence.
• Manage the Communications department for Colas USA, guiding team efforts both directly and indirectly to enhance internal communication initiatives.
• Develop impactful messaging that aligns with both global and USA strategies, ensuring adherence to comprehensive communication plans throughout the Colas Group.
• Establish communication strategies and standards, including processes, formats, and content guidelines, to support effective information sharing.
• Research and implement effective communication methods to share vital information with both office and field employees across Colas USA.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of internal communication efforts and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Human Resources, Information Systems Support, and other departments to communicate organizational changes, new initiatives, and essential updates.
• Develop style guides and brand voice guidelines for public relations, marketing, advertising, and other vital departments, ensuring alignment with the Group's communication direction.
• Partner with teams across Colas USA to proactively create content and media opportunities aimed at informing and educating the workforce.
• Work with key stakeholders to produce engaging internal communications materials, including newsletters, social media updates, bulletins, website content, announcements, and presentations.
• Strengthen brand recognition initiatives, ensuring employees across subsidiaries understand their roles within the broader Colas USA Family of Companies and the Global Colas Group.

By focusing on these initiatives, we aim to foster an inclusive and engaged workplace where all employees feel informed and connected to our shared goals.

• A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory
• A valid driver's license and the ability to maintain a clean driving record are required

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in communications or a related field is required
• At least 3 years of experience in communications function management is preferred
• Strategic thinker utilizing an understanding business goals, change management expertise and overall employee experience knowledge
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with all organizational levels, including senior management
• Digital fluency - mastery around multi-channel communications, as well as AI/automation, multimedia (video, graphics)
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to make decisions amid ambiguity
• Excellent organizational skills and consistent work ethic
• Experience creating targeted content that generates measurable return on investment (ROI)
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Core Values of Colas

• Caring:Caring is a fundamental value of our corporate culture. Whether it is self-care, care for employees, care for our customers and partners or care for the environment and society, we are driven by the same duty to care. This is why acting ethically and preserving the safety of those who work with us will always remain our priority.
• Sharing:At Colas, we believe that multicultural diversity in terms of nationality, gender and thought, along with teamwork and cross-disciplinary bridges are a source of progress and new ideas.
• Daring:Colas was born from an innovation. This pioneering mindset shaped our corporate culture and we are among those who are driven to move forward, to explore new horizons, to reinvent ourselves. This is why, at Colas, it is always possible to launch ideas and initiatives that create value.

Leadership Model

• Leadership Essentials:Inclusive, Coaching, Responsible, Team Player, Effective Leadership, Group Player, Agile, Innovating, Enterprising