Marketing Specialist at Ames Construction

Feedinkoo: Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) with matching

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a Marketing & Communications Project Coordinator to support planning, calendars, and deliverables for a national contractor. You will help administer brand assets, intranet content, and coordinate campaigns, events, and vendor activities.

Role based in Burnsville, MN with occasional travel. Requires 2-4 years of marketing/communications experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in PowerPoint and Asana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associate degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in marketing, communications, project coordination, or related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and proofreading.
• Ability to take ownership and move work forward.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Experience with Asana or similar PM tools; SharePoint or DAM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Marketing & Communications calendar and support Asana usage.
• Coordinate timelines, details, contributors, and approvals for initiatives.
• Administer DAM and assist colleagues with brand assets.
• Develop and maintain intranet/SharePoint content and resources.
• Coordinate branded materials and vendor relationships to improve offerings.
• Provide proofreading, formatting, and quality control for materials.
• Create and adapt presentations, templates, and branded assets.
• Source photography, video, graphics, and other assets for materials.
• Support campaigns, events, and team initiatives logistics.
• Assist with budget and vendor tracking for projects.

Skills

Project coordination

PowerPoint

Asana

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Asana

Digital asset management

Job description

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and our people are the reason we continue to succeed.

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.

At Ames, we are Fueled by Family. That means we look out for one another, take pride in our work, and build strong relationships rooted in trust and respect.

Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges, and deliver work we're proud of.

When you join Ames, you're joining a company built for long-term success, where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain the Marketing & Communications planning calendar and support the team’s use of Asana, helping keep priorities, key dates, deliverables, and project information current and visible.
• Serve as a project coordinator for assigned Marketing & Communications initiatives, helping develop timelines, coordinate details and contributors, track deliverables and approvals, and keep work moving.
• Help administer Ames' digital asset management (DAM) platform, including asset organization, tagging, version control, and accessibility, and assist coworkers in locating and using brand assets.
• Support the development, publishing, and maintenance of select Ames intranet/SharePoint content and resources.
• Support the coordination and continued development of Ames-branded merchandise and materials, including apparel, promotional items, and print materials, coordinating with vendors and internal partners to improve offerings, processes, and the overall brand experience.
• Provide proofreading, formatting, and quality control support for communications and branded materials.
• Support the creation and adaptation of presentations, templates, and other branded materials as needed.
• Help source and organize photography, video, graphics, and other assets needed for communications, presentations, and creative projects.
• Support logistics and execution for Marketing & Communications campaigns, events, and other team initiatives.
• Support budget and vendor tracking related to assigned projects, platforms, and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Project Management, or related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 2-4 years of experience in marketing, communications, project coordination, or related field.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, details, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned work, identify next steps, and proactively move work forward.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with coworkers, leaders, creative partners, and external vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint.
• Experience with Asana or other project management platforms preferred; experience with digital asset management systems, SharePoint, or similar digital platforms is a plus.
• Comfortable learning new technology, systems, and processes.
• Proactive, resourceful, and collaborative approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• Location: Role based out of Burnsville, MN.
• Travel: Occasional overnight travel is required for this position.
• Office environment: Extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping, and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.

Total Rewards

People are the most important asset at Ames Construction.

• Base salary range is $70,000-$80,000 a year, which varies depending on many factors, including experience, skills, and knowledge.
• This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
• Ames offers generous retirement benefits, including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation and a 401k match.
• Ames' non-craft health benefits package is designed so that our team members flourish, with medical, dental, and vision (all at one low premium), voluntary benefits, company holidays, and paid time off. Please see the Benefits section of our Careers page for more information.
• Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• 401(k)