Assistant Project Manager - Data Center

Interstates•Muskogee, OK

3d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Interstates is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Data Center construction projects. The role works closely with project leadership, field crews, clients, and trade partners to help keep work on schedule, support project controls, and contribute to successful delivery in a fast-paced, highly coordinated environment. Prior experience in electrical construction, engineering, instrumentation, or automation is not required; Interstates provides coaching, training, and development. The position requires strong communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and a commitment to integrity, trust, and safety. The Assistant Project Manager supports project planning and execution, project controls, scheduling, documentation, estimating, procurement, subcontract coordination, commissioning, and closeout. Travel to customer sites may be required up to 100% of the time, with relocation anywhere in the United States for the project. The role is typically assigned to one project from start to finish; project lifespans are described as ranging from six months to three years. The stated base pay range is $70,000–$90,000. Interstates offers training, career coaching, and advancement opportunities, including a potential path to Project Manager in two to three years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
Able to track and organize projects and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
Open to continuously adjusting project systems to plan and deliver projects successfully.
Strong team-building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Comfortable speaking in front of clients, peers, and managers.
Able to manage details, deadlines, and multiple project activities at once.
Interest in learning how complex industrial and mission-critical facilities are built and delivered.
Able to travel to customer sites up to 100% of the time and relocate anywhere in the United States for the project.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager and jobsite leadership with managerial and leadership functions on the project.
Support planning, coordination, and execution of work on a Data Center construction project.
Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team.
Develop, maintain, and communicate CPM schedules and milestone updates.
Support Last Planner / White Board crew scheduling and look-ahead planning.
Track RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and other project communications.
Assess project controls information and assist jobsite leadership with problem-solving and identifying alternate methods to achieve project success.
Provide estimating take-offs and support analysis, budgeting, and change orders.
Attend onsite client meetings and collaborate with trade contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
Prepare information for and participate in monthly project reviews.
Assist with procurement, expediting materials, and coordinating subcontracts.
Help coordinate documentation and communication related to commissioning, turnover, and project closeout as needed.
Promote the Interstates safety culture daily.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Short- and long-term disability and group life insurance, among other benefits.
Company discount perk program with discounts at brands across the country.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Flexible schedule to support work/life balance.
Bonus incentives, including end-of-fiscal-year incentives and merit increases.
Per diem/travel pay or FAVR program benefits, as applicable.
Company-sponsored holiday events, team celebrations, and community outreach volunteer time.
Career coaching and advancement opportunities aligned with long-term career goals.