Strategic Communications Leader — Infrastructure & Engagement

HDR; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to join its Strategic Communications program. You will develop, manage, and execute communication and engagement activities on infrastructure projects, working with a broader team and reporting to Project Managers and clients.

The role drives communications strategy, delegates work to staff, and manages task scopes, schedules, and budgets. You will lead messaging, oversee meetings, and coordinate outreach materials while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience, including leadership/management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently with multiple teams.
• Proven leadership and strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a positive attitude.
• Strong problem-solving and task-management aptitude.
• Commitment to HDR employee-owned culture.
• Experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to operate strategically and tactically in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to quality and HDR values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project communication and engagement strategy and plans.
• Define messaging strategy for communications materials including talking points, media releases, social media, project materials, and video scripts.
• Manage formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, workshops, advisory committees, or other stakeholder meetings.
• Oversee meeting logistics and vendor management.
• Direct task workback schedules and meeting plans.
• Oversee production and distribution of outreach materials such as newsletters, websites, handouts, presentations, advertisements, door hangers, press releases, and mailings.
• Collaborate with specialists in social media, web, graphics, and video to produce outreach tools and materials.
• Direct identification of stakeholders and development of distribution lists.
• Direct development and maintenance of project-specific comment management databases and responses to comment protocols.
• Oversee documentation of outreach activities, including activity tracking and reporting.
• Develop and manage task scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Direct the work of others and ensure quality of work.
• Independently represent HDR in client meetings to discuss project tasks.
• Serve as the primary client contact for Strategic Communications work.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with team, partners, and clients.
• Support and mentor staff.
• Lead development of Strategic Communications content for pursuits and proposals.
• Participate in industry events and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic Communications

Public Engagement

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Project Management

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Public Speaking

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to join its Strategic Communications program. You will develop, manage, and execute communication and engagement activities on infrastructure projects, working with a broader team and reporting to Project Managers and clients.

The role drives communications strategy, delegates work to staff, and manages task scopes, schedules, and budgets. You will lead messaging, oversee meetings, and coordinate outreach materials while collaborating with