Senior Communications Specialist

HDR, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to liaison with elected officials, businesses, and community groups on large projects. You will plan outreach, gather input, and promote project initiatives while coordinating with agency staff and contractors.

Responsibilities include developing public-facing materials, presenting to officials, and supporting management with communications tools and construction-related information. Fluency in multiple channels is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in communications, including social media, events and community engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, political science or related field desirable.
• Proficiency in a second language such as Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level liaison work between external stakeholders, such as elected officials, businesses, and community groups regarding the project.
• Plan and implement publicity efforts, strategies, and outreach programs to define community needs, obtain input, gain support, and promote the Projects.
• Meet and confer with agency staff, external stakeholders, and project contractors to resolve conflicting opinions and reach mutually acceptable solutions.
• Research incidents, complaints, and concerns, interfacing with contractors and management to resolve issues.
• Prepare and make presentations to management, public officials, community groups, schools and other stakeholders.
• Provide input in creating useful communication tools and methods.
• Develop content for collateral material to educate the public on construction activities.

Skills

Communications experience

Social media

Event planning

Community engagement

Descriptive writing

Public involvement

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications/journalism/political science

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Communications Specialist - (197059)

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?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Communications Specialist, we will count on you to:

• Provide high-level liaison work between external stakeholders, such as elected officials, businesses, and community and special interest groups regarding the project
• Plan and implement, or attend publicity efforts, strategies, and outreach programs to define community needs, obtain their input, gain their support, and promote the Projects
• Meet and confer with agency staff, external stakeholders, and project contractors to resolve conflicting or divergent opinions and to reach mutually acceptable solutions
• Research incidents, complaints, and concerns, including difficult and sensitive problems, and interfaces with contractors and management to resolve issues
• Recommend strategies to promote agency′s strategic goals and objectives
• Prepare and make presentations to management, public officials, community groups, schools and other stakeholders
• Provide support to project management and the department, and interdepartment management in Board presentations, community outreach, and in coordinating construction activities and mitigations
• Provide input in creating useful communication tools and methods
• Develop content for collateral material to educate the public on construction activities
• Keep the community and elected officials informed of construction impacts related to construction projects
• Remain up to date on current and proposed activities and programs, and applicable regulations by attending Board, project, and community meetings.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, newsletter, and talking materials, as requested, by management or public officials
• Plan and conduct safety education outreach before and during construction projects
• Coordinate and conduct tours of the Project

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Community Relations dealing with the interface of construction activities, government agencies, businesses and the general public
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, political science or other related field is desirable
• Proficiency in a 2nd language such as Spanish is preferred

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented
• Great interpersonal and communication skills - positive outlook and attitude
• High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• 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
• Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Industry

Transit

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Strategic Communications

Job Posting

Oct 19, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affir

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.