Deputy Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager in Irvine, California, to oversee project coordination for power utility projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills. This full-time role focuses on managing project execution, financial tracking, and collaboration with design teams within an inclusive and employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience in project management.
• Ability to interact with various design teams.
• Commitment to an employee-owned culture.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidiscipline teams throughout project life cycle.
• Responsible for aspects of small projects or single aspects of larger projects.
• Track financial metrics and coordinate team workload.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through project life cycle to ensure timely completion.
• Track financial aspects and align work with budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for reviews.
• Implement QMS procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration with design teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Overview

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.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Responsibilities

• 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 or Section 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.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to budget and schedule.
• Work with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QMS procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• 5+ years project management experience for power utility projects.

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-California-Irvine

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Feb 26, 2026

Equity & Inclusion Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Additional Information

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