Assistant Project Manager

HDR; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead datacenter projects, ensuring efficient delivery and client development. Candidates should have a strong background in project management, with a focus on organizational skills and a team-centered approach to project execution in a mid-senior capacity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Familiarity with multi-disciplined teams expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of interdisciplinary teams throughout project life cycle.
• Manage aspects of small projects or single aspects of larger projects.
• Complete deliverables on budget and schedule.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM360 Docs

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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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.

HDR is looking for an assistant project manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of datacenter projects. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in successfully delivering various datacenter and mission critical projects ranging from upfront planning and pre-design activities through detail design, construction support and commissioning. This position is an opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest growing, and comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media and Telecom) practices in the industry.

In addition to managing and delivery of projects (which is the primary focus of this role), the successful candidate must possess the drive, experience and charisma needed to develop and secure work from a robust global client base and expand upon HDR’s reputation within these markets. This individual will manage multi-disciplinary design teams from project conception to completion. Keen focus on organizational skills and follow-through are required to be successful in this role. This person will work closely with the Regional Building Engineering Services Business Group Managers as well as our global TMT client management team. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

In the role of Assistant Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• 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
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  

Preferred Qualification

Preference given to local candidates

PMP certification

Familiarity and/or experience with Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360 Docs, BIM360 Field, AutoDesk Construction Cloud and Bluebeam

MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)

Familiarity with Google communication products (gDrive, Chat, Docs, Sheets, and Slides)

Demonstrated experience in working with multi-disciplined teams of Architects, Engineers, and Designers.

Availability to travel to regional sites as needed (

Preference to candidates with PE or Architecture licensure.

Healthcare, Data Center, Science and Technology and/or Mission Critical facilities experience

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.

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.) {New York, NY}: $111,038 - $158,625 {New Jersey}: $102,155 - $158,625

Primary Location:

United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake

Other Locations:

United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-New York, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Industry:

Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Program Management

Job Posting:

May 27, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Architecture and Planning

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