Associate Project Manager
About The Position
The Associate Project Manager supports Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with assigned projects. The role provides a structured career development path for individuals building the skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities needed to perform successfully as a Project Manager. It supports project planning and execution, documentation, procurement, financial tracking, scheduling, coordination with customers and project stakeholders, and site verification. Travel is expected to be approximately 25% of the time, though actual travel may vary according to project demands, customer needs, and business priorities.
Requirements
- Relevant construction, telecommunications, or data center project management experience may substitute for formal education.
- Basic understanding of telecommunications systems.
- Familiarity with materials and equipment used in data center construction.
- Knowledge of construction practices and safety standards.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach and strong work ethic.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions.
- Basic ability to estimate labor effort and material requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong verbal communication.
- Strong customer-service focus.
- Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and Bluebeam.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- PMP or equivalent certification.
- Minimum of one year managing data center construction.
Responsibilities
- Assist Project Managers and Senior Project Managers in planning and executing assigned project scope.
- Review project scope, specifications, contracts, and customer requirements to support project execution.
- Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Participate in internal and external project status meetings and vendor coordination meetings.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to support project success.
- Assist with coordinating travel for the field team.
- Maintain project documentation, including procurement logs, RFIs, submittals, change order logs, meeting minutes, and closeout documentation.
- Compile, update, and maintain project reports, trackers, financial logs, and action item registers.
- Track project costs, assist with billing documentation, and maintain financial and operational reporting tools.
- Monitor project progress, assist with schedule adherence, and help create look-ahead schedules.
- Request vendor quotes and create purchase orders.
- Maintain project procurement logs, track material lead times, coordinate delivery schedules and delivery receipts, and follow up on fulfillment.
- Escalate potential material or schedule delays.
- Provide responsive support to customers, field teams, and project stakeholders regarding project needs and urgent issues.
- Conduct site visits to verify project progress, quality standards, and compliance with customer and company requirements.
- Use critical thinking and sound judgment to evaluate challenges, identify risks, and recommend solutions.
- Travel to project sites and other business-related locations as needed.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business operations and project success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
