Strategic Communications Business Class Lead

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?Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.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.In the role of Strategic Communications Business Class Leader, we'll count on you to:Manage the day-to-day operations of the area Strategic Communications team, including workload, staff, and performance managementCoordinate with local area staff and leaders, regional leadership, and HDR’s Strategic Communications program to drive business growth and support key initiativesEnsure individual and team compliance with HDR policies, procedures, quality assurance, and risk managementAct as a seller-doer with the responsibility to pursue and win work and maintain a profitable utilization for your team and yourselfFunction as a Strategic Communications Project Manager: Direct project communication and engagement strategy and plans Define messaging strategy for communication pieces 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 the 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 the identification of stakeholders and manage the development of distribution lists Direct the development and maintenance of project-specific comment management databases and responses to comment protocols Oversee documentation of outreach activities, including activity tracking and reportingDevelop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgetsDirect the work of others and ensure quality of workIndependently represent HDR in client meetingsServe as the primary client contact for Strategic Communications projectsBuild and maintain productive working relationships with your team, partners, and clientsSupport and mentor staffLead Strategic Communications pursuits and proposalsParticipate in industry events and personal professional development opportunitiesPerform other duties as assignedPreferred QualificationsActively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand10 years professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, community engagement, or closely related fieldProfessional experience in the infrastructure industry, specifically transportation, water, and/or power infrastructure Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field10 years of experienceCommitted to quality, improvement and HDR valuesExperienced in development and management of diverse teamsWorks cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class effortsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustWhat We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Seattle. WA}: $177,660- $253,800 Primary Location:United States-Washington-Seattle Industry:Power Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Strategic Communications Job Posting:May 1, 2026At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.