Colorado Strategic Communication Leader

HDR•Colorado Springs, CO

10d

About The Position

The Colorado Strategic Communications Area Lead leads HDR's Strategic Communications and Creative Services team in Colorado. The role combines project delivery, client service, business development support, team leadership, and strategic communications expertise to help clients navigate complex infrastructure projects and achieve successful stakeholder and community outcomes. The Area Lead directly supervises, mentors, and develops a multidisciplinary team of communications, engagement, and creative professionals, while remaining actively involved in project delivery and client service. The position supports the growth and visibility of Strategic Communications services by building relationships across HDR business groups, supporting pursuits, and identifying opportunities to integrate communications and engagement solutions into projects. Approximately 75% utilization through project delivery, consulting, project management, and client-facing activities is essential. A visible presence within Colorado offices helps foster collaboration, staff mentorship, and awareness of the team's capabilities. Working with Business Group Managers, Project Managers, and National Strategic Communications leadership, the Area Lead helps position HDR as a market leader in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, public involvement, facilitation, and creative communications, while advancing the practice to meet future client and industry needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 10 years of experience.
Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on the role.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Ability to handle multiple assignments.
Good leadership and organizational skills.
Commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities, support pursuits, and build client relationships to grow Strategic Communications services across Colorado.
Promote HDR's communications, engagement, and creative capabilities internally and externally.
Serve as a communications strategist, project manager, or technical lead on key projects while maintaining technical expertise and strong client service.
Directly manage, mentor, and develop Strategic Communications and Creative Services staff.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, retention, performance management, and succession planning.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture while coordinating staffing and workload management.
Support continuous improvement, technical excellence, and professional development across the team.
Build partnerships with Business Group Managers, Project Managers, and leadership to integrate Strategic Communications services into projects and pursuits.
Maintain a visible presence within Colorado offices to support collaboration, mentorship, relationship building, and business development.
Promote awareness and value of Strategic Communications services throughout HDR and support knowledge sharing across business groups and regions.
Coordinate with national and regional Strategic Communications leaders to align best practices, growth opportunities, and workshare across the company.