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Assistant Data Center Project Manager

Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesCedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesDes Moines, Iowa, United StatesLincoln, Nebraska, United StatesPosted Sep 10, 2026

Job description

%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAt 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.

hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EEach 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe 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%27re 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERole Description%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EHDR is looking for a Datacenter Assistant Project Manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of datacenter projects.

%26nbsp;. 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.

%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThis 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.

%26nbsp;. 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EIn the role of Assistant Data Center Project Manager, we%27ll count on you to:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ECoordinate 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%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EResponsible for many aspects of a small project or a single aspect of a larger project%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ECoordinate workload through project execution and complete deliverables on budget and schedule%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWork with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPerform other duties as needed%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cdiv style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPreference given to local candidates%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E5 years related experience in the areas of site programming, project planning, design, construction, and/or commissioning%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EProfessional %26nbsp;.

Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPMP certification%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWorking knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360 Docs, BIM360 Field, and Bluebeam%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EGood working knowledge of Google communication products (g.

Drive, Chat, Docs, Sheets, and Slides)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EDemonstrated experience in working with multi-disciplined teams of Architects, Engineers, and Designers.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAvailability to frequently travel locally to project locations (~50%) and regional sites as needed (%26lt;10%)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EExperience or ability to become proficient in using Revit%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EHealthcare, Data Center, Science and Technology and/or Mission Critical facilities experience%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E*LI-BC1%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E 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.

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