Project Manager Assistant

About the Role

About You

Responsibilities

• Support the Area Business Group Manager and leadership team in the effective operation and strategic development of the business.
• Promote and champion the implementation of HDR project management, commercial, quality and risk management processes.
• Contribute to business planning activities including workload forecasting, resource planning and operational improvement initiatives.
• Support the development, mentoring and performance management of Project Managers and project delivery staff.
• Participate in recruitment, talent development, succession planning and retention activities as required.
• Encourage technical excellence, innovation and adoption of best practice across all project teams.
• Provide support and guidance in project reviews, project recovery plans and resolution of complex delivery challenges.
• Contribute to bid reviews, project pursuits and mobilisation activities for major opportunities.
• Promote collaboration across business groups, disciplines and geographic regions to maximise value for clients and the business.
• Support the continuous development of project management standards, procedures, templates and lessons learned programmes.
• Undertake project audits, governance reviews and quality assurance activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with HDR Quality Management Systems, environmental management procedures and all applicable company policies.
• Champion a culture of safety, integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Represent HDR professionally within industry forums, client organisations and professional institutions.
• Perform other duties as required to support the successful operation and growth of the business.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience
• Prior experience working within a design consultancy and project team environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of engineering design and coordination processes.
• Working towards professional registration (IEng, CEng, APM PMQ or equivalent) desirable.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in project management and project delivery.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with project planning tools such as MS Project desirable.
• Experience working with engineering design and document management systems desirable.
• Ability to analyse and present project information effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable dealing with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Good meeting management and reporting skills.
• Positive and professional approach to teamwork
• Good understanding of engineering design and project delivery processes.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Understanding of project lifecycle principles and delivery methodologies.
• Interest in developing a career within project management
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• 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.