Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

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:

• Work as part of the geotechnical section under the supervision of a Project Manager to coordinate the work of a multidisciplined team throughout the entire project's development.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions in conjunction with all disciplines.
• Coordinate workload throughout the entire project development to ensure the timely completion of documents.
• Work with the Project Manager, Regional Controller, and the Department Manager or Managing Principal for project reviews with Corporate management on an as-needed basis.
• Establish sequencing of tasks from financial management through successful completion, utilizing our technology, standards, and project delivery practices.
• Take responsibility for project management, including developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and quality of products.
• Work closely with our technical design staff and act as a resource for questions related to project management processes, procedures, and budgets.
• Travel is required to perform project work on an as-needed basis.
• Previous experience with tunnel projects strongly desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification

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

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-Kentucky-Louisville

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting: Oct 6, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.