Assistant Project Manager

HDR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,870 - 144,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Chicago, IL. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing project aspects, and ensuring deliverables are on schedule. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience. Preferred qualifications include PMP certification and familiarity with project management software. Comprehensive benefits and a salary range from $100,870 to $144,100 are provided for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• PMP certification preferred.
• Five years related experience required.
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of teams throughout the project’s life cycle.
• Responsible for many aspects of a small project or a single aspect of a larger project.
• Track financial aspects of projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Estimating and scheduling software

Job description

HDR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for its Building Engineering Services Business Group in downtown Chicago, IL. The role focuses on project management tasks, including proposal generation, quality control, risk assessment, and on‑time design deliverable execution. Travel and extended stay at project site locations is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project’s life cycle (from development and initiation to close‑out), under the supervision of a Project Manager.
• Responsible for many aspects of a small project or a single aspect of a larger project.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Work from the sites at all times and be willing to spend extended periods on site.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, ensuring completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within agreed‑to budget and schedule.
• Work with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
• Experience designing complex and large‑scale healthcare, laboratory, and/or mission‑critical data center facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Five years related experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Active participant in an employee‑owned culture is a must.

Benefits and Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is $100,870.00 – $144,100.00. Full‑time regular positions receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Job Details

Primary Location: United States – Illinois – Chicago
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Program Management
Job Posting: Apr 22, 2026