Strategic Communications Lead – Infrastructure & Communities

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to lead a dynamic team in Minnesota and Wisconsin within HDR’s Strategic Communications practice. The role focuses on community engagement and infrastructure communications, growing mature programs across multiple markets, developing staff, and supporting business development.

You will oversee operations, coordinate cross‑functional services, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high‑quality communications strategies for

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams.
• Experience leading the development of scopes, schedules and budgets, and managing projects.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Engagement, or related discipline
• Ability to drive or independently get oneself around town
• General interest in infrastructure projects such as water, wastewater, transportation, transit, energy, solid waste, and architecture
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal requirements for public involvement
• Familiarity with the architecture and engineering consulting industry

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for operations of 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 lead 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
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Engagement, or related discipline

Job description

HDR is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to lead a dynamic team in Minnesota and Wisconsin within HDR’s Strategic Communications practice. The role focuses on community engagement and infrastructure communications, growing mature programs across multiple markets, developing staff, and supporting business development.

You will oversee operations, coordinate cross‑functional services, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high‑quality communications strategies for