Assistant Project Manager

About the role

Join a team delivering some of the nation's most complex electrical and mission-critical construction projects. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the successful execution of high-profile projects by coordinating project documentation, schedules, reporting, communication, and engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Project Manager with daily coordination of project activities from planning through project completion.
• Lead and coordinate Project Engineering activities, including field progress tracking, quality reporting, and installation performance measurement.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, transmittals, meeting minutes, correspondence, and document control.
• Maintain accurate project records while ensuring compliance with company and client documentation standards.
• Coordinate project data collection, validation, and reporting for scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting.
• Assist with project scheduling, milestone tracking, progress reporting, and schedule updates.
• Support labor tracking, project reporting, document management, and administrative processes.
• Coordinate project meetings, agendas, meeting minutes, and action items.
• Assist with project controls, cost reporting, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Support project closeout activities and final documentation packages.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

5–8 years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, electrical construction, or project support. Experience supporting commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction project management processes and project controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience using project management and document control software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of mission-critical/data center construction preferred.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Associate's degree with relevant experience may be considered. PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification preferred. OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred or ability to obtain.

Work Environment

Combination of office, field, and client-facing work environments. Regular presence at active construction and mission-critical/data center project sites. Frequent interaction with project leadership, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and executive leadership. Occasional travel to project sites, customer locations, and corporate offices. Flexibility to support project milestones and customer needs.

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely navigate active construction sites. Ability to wear required PPE. Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use a computer for extended periods. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel between project locations as needed.