Assistant Project Manager - Buildings

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager Assistant to coordinate cross-functional teams across the project lifecycle under the supervision of a Project Manager. You will manage parts of small projects or elements of larger initiatives, ensuring work aligns with budget and schedule.

Collaboration with accounting, operations, and leadership is essential. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience, with strong organizational, communication, and design-team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5 years related experience.
• Strong ability to interact with design teams; excellent organizational, project management and communication skills.
• Active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams through the project life cycle under supervision of a Project Manager.
• Manage aspects of small projects or parts of larger projects.
• Coordinate workload to meet budget and schedule and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Accounting, Operations and Business leaders for periodic reviews.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PMP certification

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

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 Industry: Building Engineering 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 Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.