Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager-(190668)

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?

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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.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

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the role of Assistant 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

Demonstrate strong ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and pivot quickly between changing priorities.

Take initiative without prompting, anticipating needs, escalating issues when appropriate, and make decisions with evolving information.

Approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset, bringing forward next steps, options, and recommendations.

Perform other duties as needed

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Toronto, ON: $90,000 - $128,000

Primary Location

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Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Industry

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Building Engineering

Schedule

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Full-time

Employee Status

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Regular Business Class :

Program Management

Job Posting

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Feb 2, 2026