Assistant Project Manager

Join our growing Project Management Team as an Assistant Project Manager supporting mission-critical data center construction projects.

Summary/Objective

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) bridges technical and managerial responsibilities, providing tactical project execution and administrative support to Project Managers (PMs) and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs). This role executes tasks with increasing ownership, helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. The APM engages with vendors, partners, and customers, develops project documentation, and coordinates field and office operations.

Essential Functions

Relationship Development

• Develop relationships with vendors and partners; execute outreach and relationship-building efforts under PM guidance.
• Build rapport with customers and serve as a trusted liaison under supervision.

Communication & Coordination

• Act as the main point of contact between project stakeholders under PM direction.
• Conduct and document team and customer meetings, including agendas, meeting notes, and follow-ups.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Planning, Scheduling & Project Close-Out

• Develop and adjust project schedules with oversight.
• Create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
• Coordinate project activities with superintendents, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and coordination processes.
• Manage portions of the close-out process, including inspections, documentation, and final handover to the customer.

Profit, Budgeting & Procurement Management

• Assist in breaking out estimates by cost code and entering into Procore.
• Track project financial progress.
• Prepare and manage change orders.
• Order project materials and manage vendor relationships.

Constructability, Quality & Safety

• Monitor compliance with project specifications and drawings.
• Conduct inspections and manage quality processes.
• Track site safety compliance and collaborate on corrective actions.

Contract, Risk & Compliance Management

• Draft and organize contract documents, including owner/prime contracts and change orders.
• Assist in procurement negotiations with partners and vendors.
• Help manage customer contracts and document disputes or claims.
• Support risk tracking and mitigation planning.
• Assist in securing permits and tracking code compliance.

Team Collaboration

• Delegate daily project tasks to team members with oversight.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Offer informal feedback and mentorship to peers.

Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (Procore preferred).
• Foundational understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications.

Desired Technical Knowledge

• Basic understanding of power distribution and low-voltage system components.
• Basic understanding of general construction requirements and mechanical equipment installation.
• Interest in white space/data center design and operation.

Travel

• Up to 20% travel to job sites.

Work Environment

This role operates in both office and field environments. Field work may involve exposure to extreme weather, construction sites, and potentially hazardous materials.

Physical Demands

Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs/ladders on job sites; lift up to 20 lbs; maneuver in small or confined spaces.

Position Type

Full-time position.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent education and experience.
• 1+ years of project management or construction-related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Applied Science, or related field.
• Commercial contracting experience, preferably in the data center or mission-critical space.

Compensation

$55,000—$95,000 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Cigna).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance (1x salary).
• Short-Term Disability (STD).
• Voluntary benefits including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
• Paid Time Off (up to 160 hours annually).
• 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.
• 8 hours Birthday Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks maternity, 2 weeks paternity).
• Volunteer Time Off (40 hours annually).
• Boot Reimbursement (up to $150 annually).
• Tool Reimbursement ($250 annually).
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,000 annually).