HDA Assistant Project Manager – Springfield, VA

Springfield, VA
• Posted July 24, 2026

Are you ready to elevate your career with a dynamic and growing firm that values your contributions and offers exciting opportunities for advancement? Hillmann Development Advisors, LLC (HDA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hillmann Consulting, LLC, is seeking a passionate and driven Assistant Project Manager to join our team in the Springfield, VA area.

At Hillmann, we believe in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your career can thrive. With almost 40 years of experience, we specialize in Environmental Health and Safety, Remediation Support, Construction Risk Management, Real Estate Due Diligence, Geotechnical, and Laboratory Analysis services. Our work spans from emergency planning for major disasters to ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and USEPA.

• Career Growth:We empower you to drive your own career path with continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Exciting Projects: Our team performs environmental, remediation, and demolition services as a General Contractor during pre-development, while defining a client’s design-intent, entitlements, and financials to ensure a successfully streamlined project.
• Comprehensive Benefits:Competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and volunteer time.

Who We’re Looking For: A motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts well to change. You should possess excellent organizational skills and a strong commitment to customer service and safety.

• Education:
  • Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent degree.
• Experience:
  • 1 – 5 years of experience in architecture, engineering, or design preferred.
  • Consideration will be given to candidates which have achieved an equivalent level of experience inclusive of related/similar project work and education in addition to coursework in pursuit or attainment of a related professional certification for qualification including but not limited to: RA, PE, PMP, LEED AP, NCIDQ, RICS.
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication
  • Client management
  • Time management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Technical writing experience, a plus
• Certifications:
  • OSHA 10 Certification
• Other Requirements:
  • Mastery of the English language – written and spoken.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Project experience to include residential and/or commercial.
  • Design, construction, building and business acumen preferred.
  • Possess demonstrated ability in detailed-oriented success.
  • Ability to read contract and shop drawings required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel required; additional software experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of CAD, BIM technology and scheduling standards.
  • Knowledge of construction computer software or systems.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and/or tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to travel as required – approximately up to 15% of time.

The successful candidate will support the Project Manager in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.

• Manages the day-to-day operational aspects of a project, including the budget, base scope and additional services.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by the team.
• 10% of travel for project related meetings or walkthroughs.
• Assumes responsibility (in partnership with the Project Manager, and all Director level positions) for financial, technical and design excellence, overall quality and client satisfaction.
• Ensures project documents, including legal documents, contracts, and task orders are reviewed, approved, signed and filed per Hillmann protocol.
• Project Accounting
• Tracks and reports hours and manage project budget.
• Facilitates team and client meetings.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to the client, team, and internal leadership.
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