Administrative Project Coordinator

HDR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Administrative Project Coordinator in Chicago to support project documentation and coordination. You will format and organize documents, manage files, and assist with meetings and client interactions in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications include an associate degree or related experience, at least 1 year in a similar role, and proficiency with Word and Excel. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package tied to full-time status.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or related experience plus coursework.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Type, format and organize project documents, reports, specifications and correspondence.
• Create and maintain paper and electronic files.
• Order insurance and monitor insurance certificates.
• Apply company quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project document management.
• Assist with and help coordinate meetings and presentations.
• Exhibit professionalism with clients.
• Work with multiple Project Managers and project teams as needed.
• Assist with project guides, project reviews, project invoices and expense reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Active participant in employee-owned-c

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree in related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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?
At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
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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 Administrative Project Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

• Type, format and organize project documents, reports, specifications and correspondence
• Create and maintain paper and electronic files
• Order insurance and monitor insurance certificates
• Apply company quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project document management
• Assist with and help coordinate meetings and presentations
• Exhibit professionalism with clients
• Work with multiple Project Managers and project teams as needed
• Assist with project guides, project reviews, project invoices and expense reports as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 1 years related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• 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.

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.) Illinois: $53,438.00 - $76,340.00 Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago Industry: Administrative Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin Job Posting: Oct 6, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.