Assistant Data Center Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Datacenter Assistant Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design teams and support client development for data center projects. Under a senior PM, you will plan, design, and deliver projects from conception through completion, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in site programming, planning, design, construction, or commissioning, with PE or RA and PM credentials preferred. Travel up to 50% locally and regionally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 5 years related experience in project planning, design, construction or commissioning.
• Strong interaction with design teams; excellent organizational, PM and communication skills.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of multi-discipline teams from start to close under supervision of a PM.
• Deliver projects on budget and schedule; manage a small to mid-size scope.
• Collaborate with PM, Accounting, Ops and Leadership for reviews.
• Travel to client sites or HDR offices as required.

Skills

Project management

Site planning

Design coordination

Construction

Commissioning

PE/RA

BIM/Revit

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM360 Docs

BIM360 Field

Bluebeam

MS Project

Google Workspace

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

Overview

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures; it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Role Description

Datacenter Assistant Project Manager role with a focus on client development and delivery of data center projects. The ideal candidate should have a background in successfully delivering projects with experience in upfront planning and pre-design activities through detail design, construction support, or commissioning. This person will work under the direction of experienced Project Managers to manage multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver quality projects from conception to completion.

This position is an opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest growing, and comprehensive Tech, Media, and Telecom (TMT) practices in the industry. In addition to managing and delivering projects (primary focus), the successful candidate must possess the drive, experience, and charisma needed to develop and secure work from a robust global client base and expand HDR’s reputation within these markets. Keen focus on organizational skills and follow-through are required. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams throughout the project’s life cycle (from development and initiation to close-out), under supervision of a Project Manager
• Responsible for many aspects of a small project or a single aspect of a larger project
• 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to local candidates
• 5 years related experience in site programming, project planning, design, construction, and/or commissioning
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)
• PMP certification
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360 Docs, BIM360 Field, and Bluebeam
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a plus)
• Good working knowledge of Google communication products (gDrive, Chat, Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
• Demonstrated experience in working with multi-disciplined teams of Architects, Engineers, and Designers
• Availability to frequently travel locally to project locations (~50%) and regional sites as needed (<10%)
• Experience or ability to become proficient in using Revit
• Healthcare, Data Center, Science and Technology and/or Mission Critical facilities experience
• LI-BC1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in related field
• 5 years related experience
• Ability to interact with various design teams; excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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.