Strategic Communications Project Manager

Who You Are

You are comfortable leading high-profile meetings with the public, clients, and project stakeholders.

You have experience leading work with creative disciplines including graphic design, web development, and social media.

You have a record of accomplishment in creating and implementing communications plans that include target audience strategies, marketing, advertising plans, and collateral material development.

You develop and manage project scopes and budgets.

You are comfortable working on multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with colleagues on campaign development activities.

You are a writer, skilled at defining and communicating a message.

You're a self-starter who thrives and adapts in fast-paced environments.

You enjoy managing client relationships and fostering new ones.

You are exceptionally organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or closely related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Previous consulting experience
• Previous experience with water and wastewater projects
• Knowledge and experience developing and implementing communications plans and campaigns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience writing for multiple mediums
• Willingness to travel to support our work across the Mid-Atlantic region
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience, including management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently 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
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

What We Believe

We are 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.

We have eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) that 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.

Pay & Benefits

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.)

• {Baltimore}: $88,862- $126,945
• {Fulton}: $93,093- $132,990

Schedule & Employee Status

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Vienna

Other Locations: United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry: Strategic Communications

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Strategic Communications

Job Posting: Oct 8, 2025

About the Role

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.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Benefits

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
• Paid holidays
• A retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.