Assistant Project Manager

Job summary

The Assistant Project Manager will coordinate multidisciplinary teams throughout the project life cycle while managing budgets and schedules. They will work closely with project managers and leadership to ensure project deliverables meet organizational standards.

Job details

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. We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities. In the role of Assistant Project Manager, we'll count on you to: Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's life cycle (from development and initiation to close-out), while under supervision of a Project Manager Responsible for many aspects of a small project or a single aspect of a larger projecto Coordinate workload through project execution and complete deliverables on budget and schedule Work with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews Demonstrate strong ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and pivot quickly between changing priorities. Take initiative without prompting, anticipating needs, escalating issues when appropriate, and make decisions with evolving information. Approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset, bringing forward next steps, options, and recommendations. Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications PMP certification Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field 5 years related experience Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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 you’ll do

The Assistant Project Manager will coordinate multidisciplinary teams throughout the project life cycle while managing budgets and schedules. They will work closely with project managers and leadership to ensure project deliverables meet organizational standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills are required, with PMP certification preferred.

Benefits

• Employee-owned culture • Inclusive environment • Employee network groups

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Coordination
• Budget management
• Scheduling
• Communication
• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Multidisciplinary team management
• Technical expertise
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Curiosity
• Solution-Oriented
• Project Implementation
• Resilience
• Research
• Accounting
• Built Environment
• Creativity
• Disabilities
• Executive Sponsor
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Proactivity
• Project Management Life Cycle
• High Dynamic Range

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Art & Design
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Assistant Project Manager
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists