Senior Project Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator in Seattle to support transportation projects. You will coordinate documents, manage files, and assist with contracts while collaborating with multiple project managers and teams.

This role requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience and proficiency in Word/Excel. We value a collaborative, employee-owned culture and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in project coordination or similar role.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with client-facing professionalism.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate documents, reports, and specifications for projects.
• Maintain paper and electronic project files and organize communications.
• Assist with contracts, sub-contracts, and invoicing as needed.
• Support project reviews, meetings, and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Project coordination

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

Contract management systems

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?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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In the role of Senior Project Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

• Compose, type, format, proofread, edit and organize documents, reports, specifications and correspondence
• Create and maintain paper and electronic files
• Order insurance and monitor insurance certificates
• Assist with developing project guides, and provide information and support for project reviews
• Apply company quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project document management
• Prepare, organize and assist with contracts and sub-contracts
• Coordinate meetings and assist with presentations
• Exhibit professionalism with clients
• Work closely with multiple Project Managers and project teams
• Assist with or prepare project invoices as needed
• Provide document control support in accordance with document control procedures including copying and filing documents, receipt and distribution of incoming and outgoing documents, entering documents into the MIS (SharePoint, Contract Manager or other document control systems), and related duties
• Tracking the flow of documents via SharePoint and Contract Manager
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation and highway projects

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 3 years 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 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.

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-Washington-Seattle

Other Locations

United States-Washington-Bellevue

Industry

Transit

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Aug 20, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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