Head of Innovation Communications

Overview 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?
We believe transportation is more than movement—it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you’re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
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Role and Responsibilities In the role of Communications Coordinator, we’ll count on you to:
Assist in the development of content and communications plans that inspire audiences and drive engagement across various communication channels to elevate thought leadership, people and project work
Assist in driving global and local communications strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing and communications teams
Work with engineers, architects, designers and other subject matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature article content, thought leadership articles, and social media posts
Ghost write and edit blogs, social media posts, papers and/or presentations by subject matter experts
Help develop collateral pieces and other marketing campaign materials
Research, write and edit project narratives and case studies
Coordinate event management activities and deliver employee training to activate and guide communications throughout the company
Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples
Manage communications database information and web-based project management tools (Adobe, SharePoint, Staging Sites, Contact Logs, etc)
Coordinate multi-discipline teams in the development and production of deliverables
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience
Local candidates preferred
Required Qualifications A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and meet set deadlines
Self-starter who can work well independently or in a team environment
Experience using social networking/social media programs
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Job Details Primary Location : Strategic Communications
Industry : Strategic Communications
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Strategic Communications
Job Posting : Oct 29, 2025
Affirmation HDR is committed to employment equity and is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Ready to learn more? Let\'s work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world\'s greatest challenges and are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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