Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as the communications lead for client projects, providing strategic guidance, managing communications deliverables, and measuring outreach effectiveness.
• Manage the development and execution of communications plans by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing and communications teams
• Take ownership of tactics and outcomes and measure their impact
• Partner with engineers, planners, environmental scientists, and project managers to develop communication materials that translate complex technical information for public, stakeholder, and government audiences.
• Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples
• Advise project teams and government clients on stakeholder engagement, public involvement, and regulatory communications throughout project planning and delivery.
• Plan and facilitate public meetings, workshops, open houses, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Research and develop content for distinct tactics and target audiences
• Inform scope, schedule, and budget for communication activities pertinent to area of specialization
• Bring genuine, creative ideas to the table

Requirements

• 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

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Master's degree or certifications in a relevant field
• Media buying experience or public relations campaign development experience preferred
• 10 years of experience developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns and/or public involvement programs for infrastructure, transportation, environmental, or government projects, preferably in a consulting environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience working with prominent stakeholders and executives
• Public speaking experience at industry events or external presentations
• Demonstrated experience developing major communications plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and outreach campaigns for complex projects
• Local candidates are preferred