Marketing and Communications Project Manager

Title:

Marketing and Communications Project Manager

Location:

Avon, MNJob Type: Contract - 5 months

Ideal

Start Date:

November 1, 2026

Note:

This position will require overtime and weekend work during February 17-25, 2027, travel to Welch, MN required teh week of February 21, exact dates TBD.Compensation: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour (W2)
Industry: Construction-About the Role Our client, a leading organization in the construction and infrastructure industry, is seeking a Marketing and Communications Project Manager to support and coordinate strategic communications initiatives across multiple teams. This role will serve as a critical liaison between internal communications, external communications, creative services, and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized project management professional with strong communication skills, experience managing cross-functional marketing initiatives, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position will oversee a portfolio of projects that includes high-visibility corporate events, internal communications programs, and company newsletter management.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Partner with internal communications, external communications, and creative teams to define project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs.

Facilitate alignment among stakeholders regarding project scope, priorities, schedules, and expected outcomes.

Manage multiple marketing and communications projects simultaneously, ensuring successful execution from planning through completion.

Maintain and update project documentation, workflows, and process materials to support operational efficiency.

Schedule, coordinate, and lead project-related meetings, events, and stakeholder discussions.

Conduct regular meetings with project and event leads to monitor progress and address challenges.

Communicate project status updates, milestones, potential risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership.

Collaborate with department leadership to assess team capacity, resource allocation, tools, processes, and performance metrics.

Provide visibility into project progress, dependencies, obstacles, and overall portfolio health.

Create, manage, and track project tasks within Asana, ensuring deadlines are met and roadblocks are resolved.

Oversee a portfolio that includes high-profile event planning and execution.

Manage company newsletter initiatives, including content collection, review processes, production coordination, and distribution activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience managing marketing, communications, events, or cross-functional business projects.

Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.

Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.

Proficiency with Asana or similar project management platforms.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to facilitate meetings, manage project timelines, and provide clear status reporting.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting corporate communications, brand marketing, or event management initiatives.

Familiarity with internal communications programs and employee engagement campaigns.

Experience managing newsletter production and distribution processes.

Knowledge of artificial…