Assistant Project Manager

Project Manager Assistant

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? 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.

In the role of Project Manager Assistant, we'll count on you to:

• 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
• 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
• Work with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure internal Quality Standards and Procedures have been met.
• Conduct communications with clients, stakeholders, and others as needed.
• Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities in collaboration with market sector leadership including client prospecting, meeting coordination, events and conferences, client follow-up, and ongoing relationship support to drive repeat work and expand existing accounts.
• Support and lead pursuit efforts with project manager and sector leadership by identifying, tracking, and responding to RFQs/RFPs, ensuring timely, high-quality submissions.
• Develop fees, scopes, and work plans in collaboration with Principal and Project Management staff, including defining project approach, level of effort, staffing, and schedule.
• Contribute to pursuit strategy and proposal development, partnering with technical teams, marketing, and leadership to craft compelling win themes, qualifications, and tailored project approaches aligned with client needs.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer Certification
• PMP certification
• Local candidates preferred
• Experience with Architecture, Engineering or Construction preferred

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