Senior Communications Coordinator
HDR, Madison, WI, United States
Overview
HDR is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator to join our growing program and lead engagement efforts for projects across Wisconsin. We’re looking for an experienced communications professional passionate about strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. As a natural connector, you’ll build strong relationships, understand client priorities, and develop tailored strategies that drive meaningful engagement. This role requires expertise in public involvement, public relations, and community engagement, along with the ability to listen, craft unique approaches, and identify team synergies to solve complex challenges. You’ll collaborate closely with HDR project managers and technical staff, translating technical concepts into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences. You’ll also join an industry-leading practice of more than 200 communication consultants across North America, delivering strategic communications services that strengthen our clients’ messaging and engagement strategies. In this role, you’ll manage projects and build relationships with some of HDR’s largest clients. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy building relationships, and want to make an impact through strategic communication, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Managing and leading strategic communication projects and tasks, making sure there is alignment with client goals and HDR standards. Coordinating and leading production/planning teams made up of strategic communications coordinators, graphic designers, and web specialists. This includes aligning team efforts, managing timelines, and making sure all deliverables meet client expectations and project objectives. You will facilitate collaboration across creative and technical disciplines, provide clear direction, and foster an environment where innovative ideas can thrive. Facilitating virtual or in-person public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings to ensure meaningful engagement and transparency. Developing and implementing communications and engagement plans for a variety of projects, including target audience strategy, media relations and tracking, collateral material development, comment response programs, event planning, overall activity schedule, information lines, contact databases, and reporting. Leading concept development, writing, and editing of collateral materials such as surveys, newsletters, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, press releases, and public notices. Supporting the growth and development of the overall strategic communications program and team members through your project work and mentorship. You’ll play an active role in marketing and business development by supporting proposal efforts, brainstorming creative approaches, and participating in strategy calls. This includes helping craft compelling content, coordinating with the team to showcase our strengths, and identifying opportunities to position HDR for success. Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the architecture and engineering consulting industry Previous experience working in the resources, transportation, and/or water industries Previous consulting or account management experience preferred Preference given to local candidates Required Qualifications
A minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience Experience leading social media campaigns Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational 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. Location & Industry
Primary Location:
United States-Wisconsin-Madison Industry:
Strategic Communications Schedule:
Full-time Employee Status:
Regular Business Class:
Strategic Communications Job Posting:
Mar 25, 2026 Legal Notice
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer . We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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HDR is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Coordinator to join our growing program and lead engagement efforts for projects across Wisconsin. We’re looking for an experienced communications professional passionate about strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. As a natural connector, you’ll build strong relationships, understand client priorities, and develop tailored strategies that drive meaningful engagement. This role requires expertise in public involvement, public relations, and community engagement, along with the ability to listen, craft unique approaches, and identify team synergies to solve complex challenges. You’ll collaborate closely with HDR project managers and technical staff, translating technical concepts into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences. You’ll also join an industry-leading practice of more than 200 communication consultants across North America, delivering strategic communications services that strengthen our clients’ messaging and engagement strategies. In this role, you’ll manage projects and build relationships with some of HDR’s largest clients. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy building relationships, and want to make an impact through strategic communication, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Managing and leading strategic communication projects and tasks, making sure there is alignment with client goals and HDR standards. Coordinating and leading production/planning teams made up of strategic communications coordinators, graphic designers, and web specialists. This includes aligning team efforts, managing timelines, and making sure all deliverables meet client expectations and project objectives. You will facilitate collaboration across creative and technical disciplines, provide clear direction, and foster an environment where innovative ideas can thrive. Facilitating virtual or in-person public meetings, hearings, open houses, focus groups, workshops, advisory committees, and other stakeholder meetings to ensure meaningful engagement and transparency. Developing and implementing communications and engagement plans for a variety of projects, including target audience strategy, media relations and tracking, collateral material development, comment response programs, event planning, overall activity schedule, information lines, contact databases, and reporting. Leading concept development, writing, and editing of collateral materials such as surveys, newsletters, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, press releases, and public notices. Supporting the growth and development of the overall strategic communications program and team members through your project work and mentorship. You’ll play an active role in marketing and business development by supporting proposal efforts, brainstorming creative approaches, and participating in strategy calls. This includes helping craft compelling content, coordinating with the team to showcase our strengths, and identifying opportunities to position HDR for success. Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the architecture and engineering consulting industry Previous experience working in the resources, transportation, and/or water industries Previous consulting or account management experience preferred Preference given to local candidates Required Qualifications
A minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience Experience leading social media campaigns Service- and client-oriented personality with the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines Self-starter; can work well independently or in a team environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational 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. Location & Industry
Primary Location:
United States-Wisconsin-Madison Industry:
Strategic Communications Schedule:
Full-time Employee Status:
Regular Business Class:
Strategic Communications Job Posting:
Mar 25, 2026 Legal Notice
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer . We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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