10+ years of relevant industry experience, including management roles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
High aptitude for managing tactical issues
Commitment to employee-owned culture and HDR values
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic communications plans aligned with business objectives
Generate creative ideas to support the Transpo Leadership team
Facilitate quarterly Town Hall meetings and presentations
Promote the achievements of quiet staff to leadership
Collaborate with BC and CS Leaders to celebrate project deliveries
Supervise a communication assistant to manage responsibilities
Identify and leverage emerging communication opportunities and industry trends
Benefits
Collaborative team atmosphere
Opportunities for professional development
Engagement in community and industry initiatives
Support for small business outreach and inclusion programs
Participation in key industry organizations and events
Full Job Description
In the role of Senior Communications Manager, we'll count on you to:
Internal HDR Involvement:
Develop and execute strategic communications plans that support business group objectives.
Including internal communication that facilitates and promotes the HDR culture, a collaborative team atmosphere and well informed group.
Including external communication that promotes HDR and advances our Market position for winning work and recruiting new employees. This will include creating LinkedIn Posts for leadership to post, planning external events, and increase brand visibility.
Bring genuine, creative ideas to the table. Be a problem solver relieving pressure off the Transpo Leadership team.
Work with Leadership to facilitate quarterly Town Hall meetings, including working with the speaker to produce the presentation.
Be the voice of the quiet staff that are excelling at delivering work and bringing value every day. Promote their accomplishments with leadership.
Partner with BC and CS Leaders to celebrate major project delivery.
Supervise communication assistant to help with responsibilities.
Identify emerging communication opportunities, industry trends, and best practices while maintaining tools, resources, and processes that improve organizational effectiveness.
To monitor communication within Transpo Leadership, Area Leadership, Corporate Leadership and the Socal Transpo team as we continue to grow. Suggest communication changes to adapt to the needs for group success.
Bring creative thinking, sound judgment, and proactive problem-solving to complex organizational and communications challenges.
Be trustworthy with sensitive information only intended for Transpo leadership.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Collaborate across all groups including Accounting, HR, Marketing, IT, Compliance, Legal, Corporate and more.
Coordinate event planning and execution, including venue and vendor selection.
External Involvement:
SBE Management (External) :Support small business outreach, inclusion initiatives, and strategic partnership activities related to transportation pursuits and major projects, collaborating with project teams, clients, and external partners as appropriate.
Tracking Federal Law changes
Ensure HDR Projects meet small business goals.
Help Pursuit and Project Teams to identify new small businesses to help deliver projects.
Lead Small Business Mentor/Protégé Program.
Present to different clients to show how we collaborate with small businesses to deliver their work.
Participate and encourage participation in key industry organizations. Be a Board Member or Officer within a key organization that has major client engagement.
Lead the strategy and approvals for sponsorships of events to guide budgeting for each year.
Streamlining sponsorship Review and Approval Process.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting executive leaders and business group leadership teams.
Experience planning and facilitating leadership meetings, workshops, and strategic initiatives.
Experience serving as a Small Business Liaison Officer or coordinating small business outreach and inclusion programs.
Experience in the transportation, infrastructure, engineering, architecture, or professional services industry.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior leadership and clients.
Experience developing executive presentations, briefing materials, and strategic communications.
Knowledge of transportation market sectors and public-sector client environments.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 10 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
About HDR
HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
