Strategic Communications Manager

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is seeking a client-facing communications professional who is passionate about communications, public relations, marketing and all communications-adjacent disciplines; has a drive to innovate; and a habit of thinking outside the box. This person will serve as a Strategic Communications Manager delivering external communications for infrastructure projects on an industry-leading team.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Strategic Communications Manager we'll count on you to:
• Develop marketing communications materials by creative design and writing services to effectively represent our brand to customers and prospects
• Apply various communication strategies to create an impression, raise awareness, and encourage a preference and response by the target audience for the organization and its products, services, and brands
• Develop and coordinate multimedia presentations for internal communications
• Create, implement and manage employee communications programs and support efforts across all offices, with a focus on employee engagement, building culture and communicating critical corporate information
• Provide communications support for strategic business and company-wide initiatives
• Run internal survey/feedback initiative and report results
• Build and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders across a range of businesses and geographies
• Write and edit communication materials such as presentations, employee emails, FAQs, talking points, key messages and scripts
• Manage internal communications channels
• Provide recommendations on and oversee implementation of new internal communications resources, including technological tools
• Support events of all sizes, including both internal and external events
• Use metrics and data to drive improvements to communications initiatives
• Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or closely related field
• 10+ years relevant communications experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, project, and event-planning skills
• Passion for big challenges and a good sense of humor
• Extreme attention to detail
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.