Senior Strategic Communications Manager

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan%3EAt 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?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EEach 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EOur team is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Manager to be a member of our Strategic Communications program, a global team of communicators who are passionate about putting people first in planning and infrastructure. As a full-service communications, engagement, and creative practice, we develop and implement ideas to bring people together in projects of every size and sector. We help people get to know each other, foster understanding, and build more connected, equitable, and sustainable communities.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAs a Senior Strategic Communications Manager, you will be responsible for the development, management, and execution of communication and engagement activities on a variety of infrastructure projects. You will work collaboratively as part of a broader Strategic Communications team and take direction from Project Managers and clients. In this role, you will be expected to serve as a strategic communications consultant to clients and project teams, driving communications and engagement strategy for projects, collaborate with project teams, and manage task scopes, schedules and budgets for projects that may be small or large, simple or complex. %26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cu%3ECore Technical Responsibilities%3C/u%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ELead the development and implementation of project communication and engagement strategy and plans for large and complex projects, including independently representing HDR in client meetings.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelop and manage communications task proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvide strategic counsel to project teams, proactively aligning project recommendations with community priorities and objectives. %26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EImprove project success by becoming a trusted advisor and strategic consultant to client leadership, boards, and governing bodies on communications, stakeholder engagement, and public-facing issues.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDefine messaging strategy for communication pieces including talking points, media releases, social media, project materials, and video script.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDrive technology-forward engagement solutions that improve project outcomes, public participation, stakeholder understanding, and project team decision-making. %26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELead interdisciplinary project teams to deliver physical, digital and experiential communications products. %26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPlan and manage the delivery of formal and informal public meetings, hearings, open houses, workshops, advisory committees, or other stakeholder meetings.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EBuild and maintain productive working relationships with your team, subconsultants, and clients.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EManage subconsultants and ensure quality of work. %26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERepresent HDR in professional associations and industry events. %26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EService- and client-oriented attitude.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cu%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/u%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EMaster’s degree.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWillingness to travel (up to 20% of time).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExperience with flood risk, drinking water, wastewater, power, data center, gas, or terminal communications.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWorking knowledge of public administration, funding and appropriations, federal programs, policy development, and/or program management to guide project planning.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

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: United States-Texas-Houston
Industry: Strategic Communications
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Strategic Communications
Job Posting: Oct 22, 2026