Assistant Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Pennington, New Jersey, is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee the coordination of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project's life cycle. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, with a focus on project management and communication skills.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and a competitive salary range of $105,000 - $120,000, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams.
• Commitment to active participation in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams throughout project life cycles.
• Ensure budget and schedule adherence on projects.
• Develop fees, scopes, and work plans collaboratively.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary 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 the 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
• Experience with Architecture, Engineering or Construction preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a 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

Benefits

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.) Pennington: $105,000 - $120,000

Location

United States – New Jersey – Pennington