Strategic Communications Leader — Infrastructure & Community

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to lead a dynamic team across Minnesota and Wisconsin. You will guide community engagement and communications for infrastructure projects, balancing strategy with hands-on delivery.

The role emphasizes staff development, program growth, and business development across markets, while maintaining high standards of client service and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic communications or related field.
• Experience leading large teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required depending on the role.
• Active participant in an employee-owned culture.

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

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

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 across Minnesota and Wisconsin. You will guide community engagement and communications for infrastructure projects, balancing strategy with hands-on delivery.

The role emphasizes staff development, program growth, and business development across markets, while maintaining high standards of client service and technical excellence.