HDR, Inc. is hiring: Strategic Communication Project Manager in Salt Lake City
HDR, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Strategic Communications Project Manager
Lead the development of scope, schedule, and budget for tasks and standalone projects, and coordinate workload through entire project development to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement communications strategy for infrastructure projects in various stages, including planning, environmental, design, and construction.
Plan and execute grassroots communication strategies and tactics, including managing project hotlines, emails, and canvassing businesses and residents before project impacts.
Lead campaign development activities, including target audience analysis, branding, messaging, and research.
Direct customer‑facing communication across a range of mediums including social media, print, video, and web.
Coordinate with client‑and‑or client‑facing teams to deliver successful projects.
Plan and facilitate contentious public meetings, hearings, open houses, and other engagement sessions with the public, clients, and stakeholders.
Lead concept development, writing, and editing of collateral materials such as surveys, presentations, newsletters, trainings, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, press releases, and public notices.
Use technologies to support clear communication across multiple channels and medium, driving creative solutions.
Coordinate with creative disciplines—including graphic design, web development, and social media—to maintain brand consistency, message saturation, and user experience.
Work with business/accounting manager and operations leadership to monitor project health.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
Experience collaborating with graphic designers, web developers, and social media strategists to ensure cohesive message and user experience.
Deep knowledge of communications planning and campaign development for public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and public relations.
Proven ability to develop compelling stories that strengthen messaging and engagement strategies.
Strong project management skills.
Commitment to a rigorous quality‑control process.
Experience writing for various mediums—including social, print, audio/video, and web.
Service‑ and client‑oriented personality with consulting experience.
Prior work experience in infrastructure industries (e.g., transportation and water).
Experience and understanding of NEPA and how infrastructure projects are developed under these guidelines.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience, including management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑motivated with ability to work independently with multiple teams and to work in a team‑oriented environment.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
Great interpersonal and communication skills—positive outlook and attitude.
High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues.
Commitment to an active participation in our employee‑owned culture.
Comfortable and competent 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.
Primary Location: United States-Utah-Salt Lake City
Industry: Strategic Communications
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Strategic Communications
Job Posting: Apr 14, 2026
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Lead the development of scope, schedule, and budget for tasks and standalone projects, and coordinate workload through entire project development to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement communications strategy for infrastructure projects in various stages, including planning, environmental, design, and construction.
Plan and execute grassroots communication strategies and tactics, including managing project hotlines, emails, and canvassing businesses and residents before project impacts.
Lead campaign development activities, including target audience analysis, branding, messaging, and research.
Direct customer‑facing communication across a range of mediums including social media, print, video, and web.
Coordinate with client‑and‑or client‑facing teams to deliver successful projects.
Plan and facilitate contentious public meetings, hearings, open houses, and other engagement sessions with the public, clients, and stakeholders.
Lead concept development, writing, and editing of collateral materials such as surveys, presentations, newsletters, trainings, websites, handouts, videos, advertisements, press releases, and public notices.
Use technologies to support clear communication across multiple channels and medium, driving creative solutions.
Coordinate with creative disciplines—including graphic design, web development, and social media—to maintain brand consistency, message saturation, and user experience.
Work with business/accounting manager and operations leadership to monitor project health.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
Experience collaborating with graphic designers, web developers, and social media strategists to ensure cohesive message and user experience.
Deep knowledge of communications planning and campaign development for public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and public relations.
Proven ability to develop compelling stories that strengthen messaging and engagement strategies.
Strong project management skills.
Commitment to a rigorous quality‑control process.
Experience writing for various mediums—including social, print, audio/video, and web.
Service‑ and client‑oriented personality with consulting experience.
Prior work experience in infrastructure industries (e.g., transportation and water).
Experience and understanding of NEPA and how infrastructure projects are developed under these guidelines.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience, including management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑motivated with ability to work independently with multiple teams and to work in a team‑oriented environment.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
Great interpersonal and communication skills—positive outlook and attitude.
High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues.
Commitment to an active participation in our employee‑owned culture.
Comfortable and competent 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.
Primary Location: United States-Utah-Salt Lake City
Industry: Strategic Communications
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Strategic Communications
Job Posting: Apr 14, 2026
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