Assistant Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Pennington, New Jersey, is seeking a licensed Architect or Professional Engineer with a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience. The role focuses on coordinating teams throughout project life cycles, managing business opportunities, and contributing to proposal development. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management and communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to the company's inclusive culture.

This full-time position offers an engaging environment for employee-owners dedicated to making a positive impact on communities and the world.

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience in architecture or engineering.
• Ability to interact with design teams and manage projects efficiently.
• Commitment to the company culture and active participation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teams throughout project life cycles under supervision.
• Manage pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Contribute to proposal development aligned with client needs.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's life cycle (from development and initiation to close-out), while 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
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure internal Quality Standards and Procedures have been met
• Conduct communications with clients, stakeholders, and others as needed
• Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities in collaboration with market sector leadership including client prospecting, meeting coordination, events and conferences, client follow-up, and ongoing relationship support to drive repeat work and expand existing accounts
• Support and lead pursuit efforts with project manager and sector leadership by identifying, tracking, and responding to RFQs/RFPs, ensuring timely, high-quality submissions
• Develop fees, scopes, and work plans in collaboration with Principal and Project Management staff, including defining project approach, level of effort, staffing, and schedule
• Contribute to pursuit strategy and proposal development, partnering with technical teams, marketing, and leadership to craft compelling win themes, qualifications, and tailored project approaches aligned with client needs
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer Certification
• PMP certification
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5 years related experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• 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.

Primary Location

United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

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

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.