Project Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Data Center Project Coordinator in Denver, Colorado. This role involves managing multi-disciplinary design teams, coordinating project documents, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess an associate degree or related experience, along with strong organizational skills and leadership abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is required. Join a dynamic team committed to creating innovative solutions in a mission critical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year related experience.
• Strong desire to stay current with trends in the mission critical industry.
• Focus on client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in coordinating design teams and projects.
• Help manage multi-disciplinary design teams from conception to completion.
• Ensure product deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Technical writing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

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.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Data Center Project Coordinator

HDR is looking for a Data Center Project Coordinator to join our Building Engineering Services team in Denver, Colorado. Our team is looking for a candidate to meet the demands of our client base including Science and Technology, Mission Critical and Commercial projects. We are actively seeking candidates with experience within the mission critical environment. This individual should have a desire to mentor and train younger project coordinators. The Data Center Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the project managers coordinate with and manage the design teams and projects from start to finish. This will include coordinating and working closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and any other team members. They will be responsible for organizing and documenting the projects through all phases of the project from proposal/fee development, reports, construction documents, and construction administration. Passion, work ethic, self‑motivation, and strong leadership skills are a must to deliver technically excellent design solutions for our clients. Additional responsibilities include:

Primary Duties

This position is an opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest growing, and comprehensive Mission Critical practices in the industry. The candidate will assist with managing the behind the scenes efforts of delivering successful projects. This individual will help manage multi‑disciplinary design teams from project conception to completion. Keen focus on organizational skills and follow‑through are required to be successful in this role.

• Help grow a team that works together to create a collaborative environment that promotes career growth, the production of high‑quality construction documents, client satisfaction, and acts as a safety net for each other.
• Coordinate the work of multi‑discipline design teams.
• Mentor, organize, and facilitate the growth of staff.
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Mission Critical staff recruiting and retention.
• Technical:
  • Ensure product deliverables meet quality standards.
  • Support project team members on the completion of documents, including supporting the formatting, word processing, editing and organization of project documents, reports and correspondence.
  • Create, develop and edit PDF files, Word documents and templates, Excel spreadsheets and charts and PowerPoint presentations based on input from project team members. Other software may be used on a project specific basis.
  • Apply company quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project document management throughout project.
  • Assist with preparing project progress reports for monthly invoicing.
  • Set up project meetings and prepare detailed minutes of meetings.
  • Provide administrative support during project execution including meeting coordination, maintaining accurate files from project kickoff through closeout, document control for incoming and outgoing documents, assisting project managers with project status updates/reports/invoices, and assisting with deliverable development and coordination.
  • Technical editing of deliverables. This generally consists of proofreading deliverables and working with technical staff to edit documents for format, clarity, consistency, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Document Management. Establish a document filing, distribution, retrieval, and management system that provides for the identification of critical project records, and distribution, tracking, action notification and status reporting of items requiring iterative review and comment, response or signature to reach closure.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
• Travel: Some travel to job sites or other HDR offices could be required. This would be communicated in advance to give adequate coordination time with project work and personal life.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience at an Architecture/Engineering firm is a plus.
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Strong desire to stay current with the trends of the fast‑paced industry of mission critical.
• Technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel.
• Individual must be quality conscious, team‑oriented, and have flexibility as needed to meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to multi‑task.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to listen and understand internal customer expectations.
• Must take ownership of assignments and work both independently and as part of a large project team.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
• Highly motivated and showing professional initiative.
• Focused on client outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 1 year related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 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.

BusinessClass: Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Feb 24, 2026

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.

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