Strategic Communications Lead – Infrastructure

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to lead a dynamic team across Minnesota and Wisconsin, directing community engagement and communications for infrastructure projects. The role combines strategic planning, client service, and staff development within HDR’s global practice.

You will manage multiple projects, drive growth, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Serve as a communications strategist, project manager, or technical lead on key projects while maintaining strong technical expertise and client service.
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and coordinate services with other sections.
• Support the growth of Strategic Communications services across Minnesota and Wisconsin by identifying opportunities, supporting pursuits, and building client relationships.
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management systems.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Public Engagement

Job description

HDR is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to lead a dynamic team across Minnesota and Wisconsin, directing community engagement and communications for infrastructure projects. The role combines strategic planning, client service, and staff development within HDR’s global practice.

You will manage multiple projects, drive growth, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.