Assistant Project Manager - Water (PE)

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Phoenix, Arizona, to oversee drinking water treatment projects. The role requires coordination of multidisciplinary teams and managing project schedules. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5 years of experience, and a PE license. Preferred qualifications include PMP certification. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience required.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) is needed.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Participate in code compliance reviews.
• Conduct design development at project sites.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Technical design

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

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?

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Water:

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Our Phoenix Arizona office is seeking the position of an Assistant Project Manager focused on Drinking Water Treatment. The primary duties of the Assistant Project Manager will include planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of small or medium multi-disciplinary projects with varying degrees of technical complexity. The Assistant Project Manager will be expected to independently coordinate work of engineers, environmental specialists, CAD and GIS professionals to develop detailed designs, plans, specifications and estimates for drinking water treatment projects, other projects of various types, and related systems. This position will be expected to provide support to drinking water treatment business development initiatives.

In the role of Assistant Project Manager - Water, we'll count on you

• Coordinate work of a multidiscipline team throughout an entire project's development, while under supervision of a Project Manager for large and/or complex projects
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project site in conjunction with all disciplines
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development and complete documents on schedule
• Work with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews with corporate management as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering
• 5 years related experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
• 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.