Assistant Data Center Project Manager

Assistant Data Center Project Manager-(185694)

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Role Description

HDR is looking for a Datacenter Assistant Project Manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of datacenter projects. The ideal candidate should have a background in successfully delivering projects with experience in one or more of the following: upfront planning and pre-design activities through detail design, construction support or commissioning. This person will work under the direction of experienced Project Managers to manage multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver quality projects from conception to completion.

This position is an opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest growing, and comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media, and Telecom) practices in the industry. In additional to managing and delivery projects (which is the primary focus of this role), 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. Keen focus on organizational skills and follow-through are required to be successful in this role. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

In the role of Assistant Data Center Project Manager, 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to local candidates
• 5 years related experience in the areas of site programming, project planning, design, construction, and/or commissioning
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)
• PMP certification
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360 Docs, BIM360 Field, and Bluebeam
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
• Good working knowledge of Google communication products (gDrive, Chat, Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
• Demonstrated experience in working with multi-disciplined teams of Architects, Engineers, and Designers.
• Availability to frequently travel locally to project locations (~50%) and regional sites as needed (<10%)
• Experience or ability to become proficient in using Revit
• Healthcare, Data Center, Science and Technology and/or Mission Critical facilities experience

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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-Nebraska-Omaha

Industry

:Building Engineering

Schedule

:Full-time

Employee Status

:RegularBusinessClass:Program Management

Job Posting

:Jun 9, 2025