About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colouring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. As a Project Coordinator/Assistant Project Manager you will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.
Job Holders Primary Objectives
We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager/Project Coordinator with excellent organisation and management skills who has experience in construction and / or engineering arena and can show their capabilities in what they have delivered. Someone that can demonstrate drive and the ability to motivate others, someone who is adaptable to change and keen to add value in this key sector for us. You should be able to clearly demonstrate their ability to deal with our customers be it through project leadership or business development, client facing skill are a key consideration.
You will have the opportunity to support a team of engineers across a number of projects, locations and ventures. You’ll be part of a dynamic, agile, forward-thinking team of individuals that are looking significantly to grow the business and the division’s portfolio and reach.
Primary Responsibilities
We will count on you to:
- Working in conjunction with the Project Director / Manager, ensure projects are delivered technically correct and on time, whilst maintaining the target profit level.
- Attend/Maintain regular contact and meetings with Project Directors and clients to build/foster relationship.
- Manage and control internal and third party resources on projects.
- Ensure all key project design deadlines are met per scope and budget.
- Ensure technical compliance and quality production of all deliverables.
- Record any changes of scope, which may affect fee basis and advise leadership.
- Assist other Project Directors in Project Delivery as required.
- Carry out third party design audit’s as necessary.
- Work with Project Director to review on a monthly basis the Project Job Costing Reports.
- Supporting Project Directors / Managers and leadership with the following:
- Reviewing/Assist with Contract Documentation Monitoring
- Coordinating Project Documentation
- Participate & Organise Project Team Meetings
- Maintaining Project Calendars and Tasks
- Facilitating Communications with Project Teams and Consultants
- Basic Project Accounting
- Day-to Day Project related administrative tasks
- Project Close-Out Support
Required Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and proven experience running a design engineering team(s)
- Minimum of 5yrs experience in Project Management within engineering or construction industry or a design consultancy.
- Experience within the Datacentre industry is highly advantageous.
- Working knowledge of construction projects
Role Requirements:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Team-management and leadership skills.
- Leadership Skills
- Attention to detail & foresight.
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
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