Assistant Project Manager (2nd Shift)
About The Position
Align is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support second-shift construction activities for a data center build-out in the Ann Arbor area. This onsite, field-facing role coordinates contractors, tracks progress, and helps keep construction work moving. The Assistant Project Manager serves as Align’s onsite point of contact during the second shift and works closely with the lead Project Manager and daytime team. The position requires regular jobsite walks, communication with contractors and clients, and responding to issues as they arise. Candidates with experience in assistant project management, project engineering, field coordination, or construction supervision are encouraged to apply. Commercial, industrial, electrical, or low-voltage construction experience is preferred; data center experience is a plus but is not required. The required onsite schedule is approximately 4:00 p.m. to midnight. This is a full-time position offering full benefits, paid training, and career-growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Previous experience supporting or supervising onsite construction activities, including coordinating contractors and tracking work in the field.
- Ability to read construction drawings and understand installation requirements, work sequencing, and jobsite safety expectations.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to follow through on open items and keep the project team informed.
- Comfort taking ownership of assigned work, addressing routine field issues, and recognizing when to involve the lead Project Manager.
- Ability to work onsite consistently during the required second-shift hours.
Nice To Haves
- Previous data center construction experience.
- Experience in commercial or industrial construction, electrical installations, structured cabling, or other critical facilities.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and construction documentation tools such as Bluebeam or Procore.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate second-shift construction activities with the lead Project Manager, contractors, vendors, and client representatives.
- Review planned work with the daytime team and confirm priorities, work areas, material needs, and outstanding issues before the shift begins.
- Walk the jobsite regularly to track progress, identify installation issues, and confirm work follows project drawings, specifications, and site requirements.
- Help coordinate data center fit-out activities, including cabinets, containment, cable pathways, structured cabling, and associated power and cooling work.
- Monitor contractor progress against the daily plan and communicate delays, access restrictions, material shortages, or conflicts that could affect the schedule.
- Reinforce site safety requirements and promptly escalate unsafe conditions or work outside the approved scope.
- Maintain daily reports, progress photos, issue logs, and punch lists, and help document field questions and potential changes for the project team’s review.
- Provide a clear handoff to the daytime team covering completed work, open items, and priorities for the following shift.
- Support inspections, testing, punch-list completion, and project turnover as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3%, up to an annual maximum of $5,000.
- Complimentary ClassPass membership.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Company-paid holidays.
- Cellphone reimbursement program.
- Floating holiday.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable.
- Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities.
- Employee referral program.
- Paid training and opportunities for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
