Assistant Project Manager - Building Design

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Building Engineering Services Group in Charlotte, NC. You will support the delivery of facilities design projects for datacenters, offices and tenant upfits, from planning through commissioning.

The role requires coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing scope, schedule and budget, and developing new work from HDR’s global client base. A bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience are required; PMP or PE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 5 years of related experience required.
• Ability to interact with multiple design teams with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's life cycle under supervision of a Project Manager.
• Be 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.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5 years related experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM360 Docs

BIM360 Field

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Google Workspace

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.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

HDR is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Building Engineering Services Group in our Charlotte, NC office.

The Assistant Project Manager must have experience that focuses on client development and delivery of projects including facilities design for datacenters, office, manufacturing, and tenant upfit for a wide variety of clients. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in successfully supporting the delivery of various projects with scope 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 engineering and design practices in the industry. In addition to management 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. They will work closely with local Project Managers as well as our global client management team. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

On a day-to-day basis, the Assistant Project Manager will also be expected 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.
• Be 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 Qualifications

• Preference given to local candidates
• PMP certification or PE license
• 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)

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-North Carolina-Charlotte Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Program Management Job Posting: Aug 18, 2026

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