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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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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.
The Strategic Communications Project Manager will develop, execute, and manage communication and outreach activities on energy projects. This is a person who is passionate about community engagement, loves to collaborate, and has a habit of thinking outside the box as a member of a high-performing team.
Who You Are:
- You are a forward-thinking person who is comfortable working on multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues in both content and technical development.
- You have a deep understanding of NEPA and state permitting on how infrastructure and energy projects are developed under these guidelines.
- You are not afraid of leading and facilitating contentious public meetings, open houses and other meetings with the public, clients and other project stakeholders.
- You are a great writer, skilled at defining and articulating a message. You describe yourself as a storyteller.
- You are exceptionally organized, with an almost obsessive attention to detail, and highly driven with the ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines.
- You have a record of accomplishment of creating and implementing communications plans that included target audience strategies, marketing and advertising plans, event planning, and collateral material development and implementation.
- You have a demonstrated track record of successfully managing projects, including preparing and monitoring scope and budget, preparing and implementing schedule, and coordinating with team members to deliver successful projects.
- You are a highly creative person who understands the importance of clear communication across multiple channels and mediums.
- You are a lifelong learner who is constantly researching new technologies and trends, pushing clients and the team to innovate. You embrace the new.
- You’re a self-starter who thrives and adapts in fast-paced environments.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of scope, schedule and budget for tasks and standalone projects.
- Interface with client and/or client-facing teams to coordinate delivery of a successful energy projects including new renewable energy facilities, energy generation facilities and high voltage transmission lines.
- Lead communications and community engagement strategy development for planning, design and construction of various energy projects.
- Lead campaign development activities including target audience analysis, branding, messaging, and market research.
- Direct customer-facing communication in a variety of mediums including social, print, video and web.
- Lead concept development, writing and editing of collateral materials such as surveys, newsletters, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, press releases and public notices.
- Coordinate with creative disciplines including graphic design, web development and social media to maintain consistency of brand, saturation of messaging, and user experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous work experience in the energy industry
- 8 years of experience
- Master’s Degree
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- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 7 years related experience
- A minimum of 2 years project management experience
- Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
- 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.
