Area Administrative Manager

HDR, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Washington Area Administrative Manager to coordinate and administer area administrative policies and supervise staff across multiple sites in Washington.

The role includes handling HR records, contracts, and executive support while coordinating with IT and leadership. The position requires a minimum of 10 years in engineering/architecture/construction administration, an associate degree, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations professionally.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, SharePoint.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and administer area administrative policies and procedures.
• Supervise area-wide administrative support personnel, interview staff, process resumes, and maintain records.
• Execute electronic signatory procedures for contracts, proposals, and business forms.
• Maintain a record of assigned workstations and coordinate IT with staff relocations.
• Manage area communications, including SharePoint, scheduling and materials for meetings.
• Assist with internal staff events and employee engagement activities.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Adobe

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'

At HDR, our employeeownership 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 forwardthinking 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 nextgeneration facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employeeowners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

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.

Washington Area Administrative Manager

• Coordinate, develop and administer area administrative policies and procedures
• Take responsibility for area wide office administrative operations
• Supervise area-wide administrative support personnel,
• Interview all administrative support personnel, process resumes for all staff positions, and maintain companywide and local office records for personnel and other HR requirements
• Assist the area leadership with personnel administration, executive administrative support, and preparation of operating plans and other special reports
• Execute electronic signatory procedures for contracts, proposals, and business forms
• Maintain a record of assigned workstations in the office and coordinate with internal I.T. team when staff relocate to new workstations
• Manage area communications, including SharePoint site, scheduling and preparing materials for meetings
• Assist with the coordination of internal staff events
• Support employee engagement committees
• Oversee reception desk coverage and ensure back-up for other administrative team members as needed
• Coordinate arrangements for temporary clerical assistance as needed
• Participate in monthly meetings with area leadership
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years professional experience in the Engineering, Architecture, or Construction industry as an office administrator/manager
• Associates degree
• Comfortable handling confidential information
• Experience developing internal processes and electronic filing systems

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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.) {Bellevue/Seattle/Everett, WA}: $91,560- $130,800 {Gig Harbor, WA}: $91,468- $119,900 {Olympia/Spokane, WA}: $91,468- $109,000

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.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities
• Ability to adapt to changing situations in a professional manner
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, SharePoint
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Primary Location: United States-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations: United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor

Industry: Administrative

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting: Sep 22, 2026