Assistant Project Manager - Buildings

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager Assistant in Phoenix, AZ to support multi-disciplinary project teams from development through close-out. Under the supervision of a Project Manager, you will help ensure on-time, on-budget deliverables and coordinate cross-functional activities across accounting, operations and business leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, with PMP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• At least 5 years of related project management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with design teams across disciplines.
• Active participant in an employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams throughout the project lifecycle under supervision of a Project Manager.
• Responsible for aspects of a small project or a portion of a larger project.
• Coordinate workload through project execution and bring deliverables in on budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for periodic reviews.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PMP certification (preferred)

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.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Program Management

Job Posting

Aug 19, 2026

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.