New

Principal Community Relations Officer

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jul 30, 2026
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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. In the role of Principal Community Relations Officer, we will count on you to: Provide high-level liaison work between external stakeholders, such as elected officials, businesses, and community and special interest groups regarding the project Plan and implement, or attend publicity efforts, strategies, and outreach programs to define community needs, obtain their input, gain their support, and promote the Projects Meet and confer with LACMTA staff, external stakeholders, and project contractors to resolve conflicting or divergent opinions and to reach mutually acceptable solutions Research incidents, complaints, and concerns, including difficult and sensitive problems, and interfaces with contractors and management to resolve issues Recommend strategies to promote LACMTAs strategic goals and objectives Prepare and make presentations to management, public officials, community groups, schools and other stakeholders Provide support to project management and the department, and interdepartment management in Board presentations, community outreach, and in coordinating construction activities and mitigations Provide input in creating useful communication tools and methods Develop content for collateral material to educate the public on construction activities Keep the community and elected officials informed of construction impacts related to construction projects Remain up to date on current and proposed activities and programs, and applicable regulations by attending Board, project, and community meetings. Prepare correspondence, reports, newsletter, and talking materials, as requested, by management or public officials Plan and conduct safety education outreach before and during construction projects Coordinate and conduct tours of the Project Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 5 years of experience in Community Relations dealing with the interface of construction activities, government agencies, businesses and the general public Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, political science or other related field is desirable Proficiency in a 2nd language such as Spanish is preferred Required Qualifications A minimum of 5 years experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented 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 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) $94,000 - $127,000 Primary Location : United States-California-Los Angeles Industry : Transit Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Strategic Communications Job Posting : Jul 29, 2026