Assistant Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Kansas City to manage and deliver large, complex projects across various sectors. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams and requires a Bachelor's degree along with significant project management experience. We foster an inclusive environment and seek individuals who thrive in collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required.
• At least 5 years of experience in project delivery.
• Preferred: PE license, PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage aspects of small projects or parts of larger projects.
• Ensure timely completion of deliverables within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

MS Project

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 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 in your community and around the world.

HDR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with experience in client development and delivery of large, complex projects. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in successfully delivering projects in Healthcare, Civic, Sports, Transportation, Aerospace, and/or Commercial Real Estate sectors, from planning and pre-design to construction support and commissioning. In addition to managing and delivering projects, the successful candidate must possess drive, experience, and charisma to develop and secure work from a global client base and enhance HDR’s reputation in these markets. The individual will manage multidisciplinary design teams from project conception to completion, requiring strong organizational skills and follow-through. The role involves working closely with Regional Building Engineering Services Business Group Managers and our global client management team, with some travel to client sites or HDR offices.

In the role of Project Manager Engineering Assistant, responsibilities include:

1. Coordinating work of multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle under supervision of a Project Manager.
2. Managing aspects of small projects or parts of larger projects.
3. Ensuring workload is coordinated and deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
4. Collaborating with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operations, and Business leadership for project reviews.
5. Performing additional duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference for local candidates.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of related experience in site programming, project planning, design, construction, or commissioning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PMP certification.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360 Docs, BIM360 Field, and Bluebeam.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project; Access experience is a plus.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams of Architects, Engineers, and Designers.
• Availability to travel locally (~50%) and regionally (<10%).
• Preference for candidates with PE or Architecture licensure and the ability to become proficient in Revit.
• Experience in Healthcare, Data Center, Science & Technology, or Mission Critical facilities.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is essential.

What We Believe:

HDR builds on each other's experiences and perspectives to make great things possible daily. This fosters our collaborative culture, trust, and connection to clients and communities.

Our Commitment:

As employee owners, we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups support a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment for engagement and contribution.

Primary Location

United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Program Management

Job Posting Date

Jul 16, 2025

HDR is committed to employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal history, arrest, or conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions for the world's greatest challenges and are always looking for talented individuals to join our global teams.