Strategic Communications Project Manager

Strategic Communications Project Manager

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? 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.

Who You Are: You are comfortable leading high-profile meetings with the public, clients, and project stakeholders. You have experience leading work with creative disciplines including graphic design, web development, and social media. You have a record of accomplishment in creating and implementing communications plans that include target audience strategies, marketing, advertising plans, and collateral material development. You develop and manage project scopes and budgets. You are comfortable working on multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues on campaign development activities. You are a writer, skilled at defining and communicating a message. You're a self-starter who thrives and adapts in fast-paced environments. You enjoy managing client relationships and fostering new ones. You are exceptionally organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or closely related field 10+ years of relevant experience Previous consulting experience Previous experience with water and wastewater projects Knowledge and experience developing and implementing communications plans and campaigns Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience writing for multiple mediums Willingness to travel to support our work across the Mid-Atlantic region Preference given to local candidates Required Qualifications A minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience, including management experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills 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