Marketing/Communications Specialist

Why Work at Shaw?

From the day you are hired, we support you in your career - providing new opportunities and allowing you to focus on the unique skills and value you bring to the company. As a member of the Shaw Team, you will stand out as a world-class construction professional. While we take our work seriously, we promote a fun, safe, supportive, and encouraging work environment. We also encourage work/life balance and community involvement for all of our employees.

At Shaw, we believe diversity is what makes us unique as a company. Each individual we hire brings something different to the buildings and the relationships we build. We strive daily to create an environment where our employees feel supported and welcomed in both our company and the construction industry. We welcome new ideas, skills, passions, cultures, and backgrounds to create an even stronger Shaw culture. That’s why in 2024, The Denver Post named Shaw to the “Top Work Place” list for the fourth time. #WeAreShaw means more than just working at Shaw, it represents the diversity, safety culture and community of Shaw.

Job Summary: As the Marketing & Communications Specialist, you will be a member of a dynamic and highly collaborative corporate team focused on commercial & municipal pursuits, project support, and creative engagement with the Shaw brand through marketing and communications programs. You’ll support the work of the marketing team which collectively aims to maximize company profits and deliver on BD strategies, marketing campaigns, and culture programs.

You will put your positive attitude, collaboration, and self-motivation skills to the test! You’ll utilize your exceptional organizational, project management, prioritization, and writing skills. You will make sure that our content is sourced, approved, and ready for prime time, every time. In this role, you will collaborate with fellow marketing, communications, and business development partners to ensure the right materials are available and in place meeting the needs of the company and the audience we are working with/trying to reach. That will take many forms from day to day and quarter to quarter.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand the voice of the brand and maintain a consistent and persuasive writing voice that aligns with our mission, culture, and values.
• Ensure materials and communications delivered reflect the Shaw brand, voice, and intent.
• Understands and takes an active role in the content update plan ensuring that information leaving your desk is reviewed and approved.

Communications Programs:

• Participate in annual comms strategy updates and development.
• In collaboration with and direction from the marketing director, maintain an editorial calendar on Monday.com with a detailed 3-week look ahead for internal and external communications.
• With the marketing director, define KPIs for communications deliverables and maintain planned activities.
• Develop compelling and unique content (written and visual) that inspires, informs, and captivates clients, supports Shaw’s offices, and draws favorable attention to specialized services/differentiators.
• Compose and post online content on the company’s website and social media accounts. Compose and deliver mass email communications, ShawTV slides, short videos, and other marketing and communications products for a variety of audiences.
• Provide monthly insight reports for each social channel and other external communications activities.
• Serve as part of the crisis communications support team assisting in watching and logging requested data during and after a crisis event.
• Assist in developing and documenting the voice of the brand on social media.

Marketing Programs:

• Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities and assist the marketing team in organizing various projects.
• Participate in event planning for sponsorship activities, conferences, project events and company meetings. This may include attendance.
• Plan and engage in internal event planning and culture-building activities.
• Execute client surveys and communicate trends and results.
• Back up marketing coordinator in producing market materials through delivery of assigned schedule of tasks and on-demand projects.
• Understand how to build and populate proposal templates, source an AIA, and customize a brochure.
• Manage inventory and distribution of PPE, safety equipment, and company-branded materials; prepare onboarding kits for new hires and monitor stock levels to ensure timely replenishment.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Marketing, Graphic Design Communications, English, Journalism, or similar.
• 2-4+ years’ experience in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Related Field – priority given to A/E/C experience.
• Personable; able to collaborate across teams; works well with people both in person and remotely.
• Ability to see both the forest and the trees – can quickly prioritize and reprioritize projects and deliverables.
• Persistent with good time management skills.
• Keen design eye and well-practiced with proposal layout, resumes, presentations, case studies, and other marketing assets.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills.
• Self-motivated and thrives working independently and in a team.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Constant Contact, Monday.com and video editing software (preferred).
• Proficient with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Office-based position. Must have a full range of motion, able to lift up to 25 pounds. Occasional travel may be required.

Core Competencies:

Projects shall be accomplished using high-performance standards and sound judgment. Work is produced by collaborating as a team and interacting with coworkers effectively. Employees shall display energy and enthusiasm in approaching the job while taking personal responsibility for their performance. Performance will adapt to changing work environments, priorities, and organizational needs. Appropriate solutions to problems will be developed while maintaining integrity and adhering to the organizations’ policies and procedures. Employees will perform their jobs while abiding by and encouraging a safe environment. Emotional resilience is required to maintain professionalism while handling difficult situations. Shaw is an innovative organization, and employees are expected to generate ideas for improvement, suggest innovations, and pursue opportunities to continually foster their professional development.

Compensation and Benefits: $63,000 - $75,000 Annual Salary for this Entry Level Position, Depending on Qualifications

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Life and AD&D Insurance (company paid) and Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance (employee paid)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance (employee paid)