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

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Benefits

• 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 and Schedule

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Location and Contact Information

• 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
• Status: Regular
• Business Class: Strategic Communications
• Job Posting: Oct 8, 2025