Communications Director - Resources (Power/ Industrial/ Waste) Business Group

HDR; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Communications Director to enhance brand reputation and lead a team in the Resources Business Group. The role involves strategic planning, internal communications, and collaboration with senior leaders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and strong leadership skills, contributing to a culture of inclusion and engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time away

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 15 years' experience in communications management.
• Experience in Architecture/Engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic planning and implementation of communication efforts.
• Oversee communication team efforts for various platforms.
• Lead internal communication support for executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field

Job description

Communications Director - Resources (Power/ Industrial/ Waste) Business Group

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Communications Director, Resources Business Group

About the Role: A vital member of the Resources Business Group leadership team, we’re looking for a Communications Director to lead a team of talented professionals responsible for identifying, developing and delivering content that articulates HDR’s value proposition across the Power, Industrial and Waste markets. This individual will develop and direct the execution of a communications strategy that enhances HDR’s brand reputation externally and keeps staff informed and engaged internally. This is a team that loves to support each other, while always challenging and encouraging each other to deliver their best work.

Who You Are: The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and intellectually curious. To succeed in this role, you are willing to try new things and manage numerous projects with tight deadlines. You are a collaborative leader who is comfortable working with and presenting your ideas to diverse teams of senior leaders and communications professionals across the organization.

Reporting to the Resources Business Group President, here’s what you’ll do:

• Direct the strategic planning, development and implementation of effective communication efforts for the Resources Business Group and its four markets, consistent with HDR’s overall brand marketing and messaging.
• Drive both day-to-day communications and high-visibility content marketing campaigns in support of communications priorities.
• Oversee communication team efforts for website, social media, awards, news releases, media relations, reports, collateral material, videography, advertising, industry surveys and other communication platforms.
• Provide internal communications support for Resources executive leadership (messaging, town hall events, announcements, etc.).
• Lead and direct communication efforts and assist with integration activities for acquisitions.
• Provide communications support for strategic business and company-wide initiatives.
• Lead and guide messaging, content development, and communications for a biannual internal conference.
• Direct and manage information relating to the Resources Business Group in the development of cross-company materials and for corporate initiatives such as the annual report, shareholder’s meeting, CEO updates, brand governance team, etc.
• Serve as vital member of the Resources Business Group Leadership team.
• Build and manage collaborative relationships with communications colleagues and key internal stakeholders across the HDR business enterprise in support of Resources and enterprise-wide objectives.
• Demonstrate leadership and develop a collaborative culture through all interactions.
• Organize, manage, and guide communication team members in pursuit of their professional development goals and career objectives.
• Foster employee engagement with the HDR culture.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field.
• Successful communications experience partnering with senior company executives to deliver their communication strategies.
• Ability to think strategically and evaluate opportunities, define strategic targets and create and implement plans that achieve established targets.
• Experience working in the Architecture/ Engineering industry to deliver broad communication strategies to both internal employees and external audiences.
• Dynamic communication skills to present new ideas, challenge norms, build trust, and collaborate across the global enterprise.
• Proven track record in developing and executing communication campaigns.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, decisive and forward-thinking.
• Excellent presentation skills.
  
  

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Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years' experience, including management experience and overseeing the development and execution of a communications program
• Proven leadership experience with large, global corporations
• Ability to motivate and inspire others at all levels and with diverse personalities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
  
  

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $116,442 - $218,875.

Primary Location:

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations:

United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-New York-New York, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-Irvine

Industry:

Marketing/Communications

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting:

May 8, 2025


At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Advertising Services and Design Services

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