Assistant Project Manager-Data Center

About the Role

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will be a member of our operations team and will help drive the delivery of all the various network infrastructure and cabling projects within a particular site. This position requires development, management, customer engagement, operational, and overall leadership skills.

Key responsibilities include establishing the program schedule and ensuring targets are met regarding schedule, cost, functionality, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The role involves consulting with clients, delivering presentations, resolving project issues, recommending new services or enhancements, estimating, proposal writing, managing project costs, directing operations on labor requirements, and assisting purchasing with the bill of materials.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting in the entire successful execution of a project, including planning, directing, coordinating, and budgeting activities concerned with construction. They will also participate in and sometimes lead the conceptual development of a construction project, overseeing its organization, estimating, scheduling, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for effective project management and delivery of projects.
• Work with the extended site team and Project Manager (PM) to develop the program schedule and establish key milestones, ensuring financial and schedule targets align with customer goals.
• Assist the PM in identifying and acquiring all required resources, revising as needed.
• During pre-construction, evaluate materials and products for constructability and feasibility.
• Oversee and prepare cost estimates at multiple stages; initiate and coordinate design efforts and value engineering processes.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Facilitate travel for technicians traveling to the project site.
• Coordinate with the superintendent.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with codes and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions with designers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Direct and supervise team members in the office and on site.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction means and methods.
• Solicit, negotiate, select, contract, and oversee material suppliers and subcontractors.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Take action to deal with delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction site.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and designers to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Evaluate construction means and methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
• Manage, cost/budget, and communicate the contract changes process.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule and financial plan.
• Prepare, maintain, and complete all aspects of the DL Way (project management playbook).
• Complete all weekly and monthly reporting and projections.
• Train and develop the project team.
• Handle invoicing for the client.
• Manage equipment and material purchasing.
• Review job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including invoice preparation, customer collections, and financial reporting.
• Manage all aspects of the program directed by the PM, including the Safety & Environment program, quality assurance program, and material logistics.
• Manage human resource issues per Company policies and procedures (escalate as needed).
• Coordinate and partner effectively with internal and external design, construction, network, and facility partners.
• Proactively communicate program status and risks to all stakeholders.
• Prepare and take corrective action to address concerns and challenges.
• Act as the Company liaison to the client, maintaining a high level of client satisfaction and ensuring a collaborative environment.
• Be present on the jobsite for active on-site project management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business management, electrical engineering, construction management, or similar experience.
• 1-3+ years of direct work experience in construction management, data centers, or a structured cabling environment.
• Track record of delivering mission-critical programs on time, within budget, and to applicable build, quality, and safety standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Contract negotiation and administration experience is a plus.
• Experience building and leading teams.
• Experience in assessing, coaching, and mentoring direct reports and vendor teams.
• Organizational, time management, and coordination skills across multiple disciplines preferred.
• Client engagement experience in similar programs is preferred.
• Understanding of program management fundamentals such as earned value management, SPI, CPI, and other project tracking metrics.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• BICSI RCDD or similar Telecommunications certifications preferred.

Benefits

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.