Assistant Project Manager

Job Overview HDR is looking for an assistant project manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of large, complex projects. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in successfully delivering various Healthcare, Civic, Sports, Transportation, Aerospace, and/or Commercial Real Estate projects ranging from upfront planning and pre-design activities through detail design, construction support and commissioning. In addition to managing and delivering projects, the successful candidate must possess the drive, experience and charisma needed to develop and secure work from a robust global client base and expand upon HDR’s reputation within these markets. The role is to manage multi-disciplinary design teams from project conception to completion. Responsibilities Coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams throughout the project’s life cycle (from development and initiation to close-out) under the supervision of a Project Manager. Responsible for many aspects of a small project or a few aspects 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. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications Preference given to local candidates. Bachelor's degree in Engineering. 5 years related experience in site programming, project planning, design, construction and/or commissioning. Professional Engineer (PE) license. PMP certification. Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360 Docs, BIM360 Field, Bluebeam. MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus). Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplined teams of Architects, Engineers, and Designers. Availability to frequently travel locally to project locations (≈50%) and regional sites as needed. Preference for candidates with PE or Architecture licensure and/or proficiency in Revit. Experience in Healthcare, Data Center, Science & Technology and/or Mission Critical facilities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field. 5 years related experience. Ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills. Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture. Location & Employment Primary Location: United States – Missouri – Kansas City. Industry: Building Engineering. Schedule: Full‑time. Employee Status: Regular. Business Class: Program Management. Job Posting: May 11, 2026. Equal Employment Opportunity HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR