Subsidiary: Colas Inc.
Colas Inc. is the corporate office of Colas USA, a materials and heavy highway/infrastructure leader that began operations in 1979 with the acquisition of Barrett Paving Materials. The headquarters office of Colas Inc. is located in Morristown, New Jersey, but our employees also work within our eight (8) subsidiary companies operating throughout the United States from New York to Alaska.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
The Colas USA Family of Companies is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

EDUCATION

• 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

SKILLS

• 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

• 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.