Assistant Project Manager - Buildings

HDR, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager Assistant in the United States (Arizona–Phoenix) to support the project lifecycle under the supervision of a Project Manager. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure deliverables align with budget and schedule, and collaborate with the Project Manager, Accounting, and Operational leadership for periodic reviews.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience, with strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5 years related experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams; excellent organizational, project management and communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's life cycle (under supervision of a Project Manager).
• 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.
• Responsible for many aspects of a small project or a single aspect of a larger project

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

In the role of Project Manager Assistant, 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 Qualifications

• PMP certification

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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.

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.

Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Program Management

Job Posting: Aug 19, 2026