Strategic Communications Lead — Build Community Impact

MN/WI Strategic Communications Team Lead - ( 196616 )
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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is seeking a Team Lead with the skills, interest and dedication to manage a dynamic team of Strategic Communications Project Managers in Minnesota. In this role, you will join HDR’s Strategic Communications practice—a global team of communicators who are passionate about putting people first in planning and infrastructure. As a full-service community engagement and creative practice, we develop and implement ideas to bring people together in projects of every size and sector. We help people get to know each other, foster understanding, and build more connected, equitable, and sustainable communities.
As a Strategic Communications Team Lead, you will manage a team to develop and implement community engagement and communications activities on a variety of infrastructure projects. In this role, you will also be responsible for managing projects, supporting business development efforts.
Supervise a team of Strategic Communications Project Managers working in person and remotely within Minnesota, including reviewing weekly timecards, approving expense reports, setting/managing utilization goals, recommending salary adjustments, and conducting mid-year and annual performance conversations
Provide day-to-day staff management for the Minnesota Strategic Communications project manager team, including quality review, troubleshooting, and as-needed project support
Coordinate with team leadership, Project Managers, Coordinator Team, Creative Team, Digital Engagement Team and regional and national Strategic Communications leadership as needed to identify, maintain, and support project work
Provide staff development, advocacy, and guidance for Minnesota Coordinator Team
Share information about training and professional development opportunities for Minnesota Coordinator Team and coordinate training/development plans for individual team members
Resolve Minnesota project management team issues or elevate issues as needed
Function as a Strategic Communications Project Manager or equivalent
Support business development efforts including proposal writing, scope and budget development, interview prep and delivery and attend/facilitate conversations with clients.

About you:
You are passionate about managing people and developing future leaders.
You are comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating effectively with colleagues in both content and technical development.
You can understand and work with different personality types to help each team member achieve their goals.
You can handle difficult situations and work towards a resolution.
You have the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time and set and meet deadlines.
You have solid presentation skills and can clearly articulate concepts and design decisions to our creative teams and our internal and external clients.
You have a service- and client-oriented personality.
You have an internal drive to try new things and explore new industry trends and technology while pushing your comfort zone every day.
You are a self-starter; must be able to effectively work in unsupervised environments.
You have an obsessive attention to detail.
You have strong organization skills.
You can adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
You have an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading the development of scopes, schedules and budgets, and managing projects.
Experience leading staff on projects or teams.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Engagement, or related discipline with 7+ years of related experience OR an Associate degree with 10+ years of related experience.
Ability to drive or independently get oneself around town
General interest in infrastructure projects such as water, wastewater, transportation, transit, energy, solid waste, and architecture
Working knowledge of local, state and federal requirements for public involvement
Familiarity with the architecture and engineering consulting industry
Preference given to local candidates
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and 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.
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.

Primary Location Primary Location : United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
Other Locations Industry : Strategic Communications
Schedule Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Strategic Communications
Job Posting Job Posting : Oct 1, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.
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