Senior Administrative Manager — Washington Area

hdr; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Washington Area Administrative Manager. The role focuses on coordinating policies, supervising staff, and maintaining records for area office operations.

The candidate will support leadership with personnel administration, prepare operating plans, and manage communications, including SharePoint and meetings materials. Strong MS Office and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years professional experience in the Engineering, Architecture, or Construction industry as an office administrator/manager.
• Associates degree.
• Confidential information handling.
• Experience developing internal processes and electronic filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and administer area administrative policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for area wide office administrative operations.
• Supervise area-wide administrative support personnel.
• Interview all administrative support personnel, process resumes, and maintain records.
• Assist area leadership with personnel administration and reports.
• Execute electronic signatory procedures for contracts and forms.
• Maintain workstation records and coordinate IT when staff relocate.
• Manage area communications, SharePoint site, meetings materials.
• Assist with internal staff events and engagement committees.
• Oversee reception desk coverage and back-up for team members.
• Coordinate temporary clerical assistance as needed.
• Participate in monthly area leadership meetings.

Skills

Office management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Associates degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe

SharePoint

Job description

HDR is seeking an experienced Washington Area Administrative Manager. The role focuses on coordinating policies, supervising staff, and maintaining records for area office operations.

The candidate will support leadership with personnel administration, prepare operating plans, and manage communications, including SharePoint and meetings materials. Strong MS Office and confidentiality are essential.