Assistant Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Ontario. The role focuses on coordinating multidisciplinary teams across the project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables are aligned with budget and schedule, and collaborating with accounting and leadership for regular reviews.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least 5 years of experience, plus strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5 years related experience.
• Strong organizational, project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's life cycle.
• 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 deadlines, and pivot between priorities.
• Take initiative, anticipate needs, escalate issues when needed, and propose next steps.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Civic ARC

Job Posting

Sep 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.