Strategic Communications Manager

Role Overview

As a Strategic Communications Manager, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing communication and engagement activities on infrastructure projects. You will work collaboratively as part of a broader Strategic Communications team and take direction from Project Managers and clients. The role involves driving communications and engagement strategy for projects, delegating work to staff, and managing task scopes, schedules, and budgets.

What You Will Do

The main day-to-day responsibilities include leading the development and implementation of project communication and engagement strategy and plans, defining messaging strategy for communication pieces, managing formal and informal public meetings, and overseeing meeting logistics and vendor management.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be a fit for this role, you should have a minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience, including management experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently with multiple teams. You should also be self-motivated, have great interpersonal and communication skills, and be comfortable working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts.

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
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employment equity
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals)
• Employee-owned culture
• Inclusive environment
• Welcoming, valued, respected, and empowered to bring authentic selves to work every day