Requisition ID: 172210

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO Information Technology Group

Department: Technology Group

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Communication Specialist to join our technology Organizational Change Management (OCM) team. As a Communications Specialist, you will play a key role in executing strategic plans and developing communications and training materials to support organizational change efforts for technology initiatives. The successful candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail, be a self-starter, and have experience in communications.

District Overview

Kiewit Technology Group (KTG) builds solutions to enable and support a $12.5 billion company. Our mission is to deliver project schedule and cost certainty by employing technology designed by and for the construction industry. Our team deploys technology solutions to the field and home office departments that increase profitability by maximizing the way we use our people and resources in daily operations. KTG uses systems and tools that manage every part of Kiewit’s business and lifecycle of a project to improve planning and day-to-day execution in the field by giving our people real-time data to make faster, smarter decisions. When you join KTG, you will make an impact on the critical work we do every day.

Location

This position is located at 7700 Eastport Parkway, LaVista, NE. Work schedule is onsite Monday - Thursday with optional flexible Friday's.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand technology initiatives and organizational change efforts to develop comprehensive communication and training strategies.
Conduct research and analysis to identify key communication and training opportunities and challenges and develop targeted strategies to address them.
Create and execute strategic communication and training plans that effectively convey complex technical information and facilitate understanding and adoption among various stakeholders.
Develop and deliver engaging and impactful communication materials, including presentations, emails, training tools and resources, and newsletter and SharePoint content.
Ensure consistency and accuracy in messaging across all communication channels.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication and training strategies and make recommendations for improvement.
Provide guidance and support to project teams on communication and training best practices and tactics.
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in technology communications, training and change management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years experience in communications and/or training
A portfolio of recent work is required.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce error-free communications materials.
Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively tailor messages to different audiences.
Strong listening skills
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with change management principles and practices is a plus.
Proficiency in using communication tools and platforms, such as Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Effectively work with other team members at all levels to achieve the desired objectives.

Abilities:

Analytical problem solving, critical thinking, planning and organizing skills (e.g., good at setting and achieving priorities, time management)
Resourceful with a high motivation to excel as an individual and as part of a unit
Strong ethics that will reflect positively on the company
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to establish credibility as a strong performer and can identify positively with people at all levels of Kiewit
Thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment; able to handle and manage change
Ability to learn quickly and help the organization think in new and innovative ways
Always maintain confidentiality

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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