Assistant Project Manager - Buildings

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager Assistant in the United States (Phoenix, AZ) to support project delivery and coordination across design teams. You will assist in planning, tracking budgets and schedules, and ensuring alignment with project goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, with strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills, and a commitment to HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5 years related experience
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Active participant in employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project lifecycle under supervision
• Responsible for aspects of a small project or a part of a larger project
• Coordinate workload through project execution and deliverables on budget and schedule
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic reviews
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

PMP certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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?

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