Project Manager (2nd Shift)

Align Communications•Michigan, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Align seeks a Project Manager to oversee second-shift construction activities for hyperscale data center white space fit-outs in colocation environments. The role manages onsite execution, trade coordination, work sequencing, quality control, and progress against the project schedule. The Project Manager is Align’s onsite point of contact during the second shift and works with contractors, client representatives, and the daytime project team to maintain construction progress and ensure a clear shift handoff. The position is based in the Detroit metro area and requires consistent onsite work during the second shift, approximately 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Approximately 50% travel outside the Ann Arbor area may be required at times, depending on project needs. This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance-based bonuses. Previous data center experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Construction project management or field leadership experience, including responsibility for onsite contractor coordination and work execution.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contractors, coordinate trades, and maintain construction schedules.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and installation details.
Working knowledge of construction sequencing, quality control, and jobsite safety practices.
Project management skills, including scheduling, progress tracking, documentation, and cost awareness.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to resolve field issues and escalate matters requiring additional approval.
Strong communication skills and experience working with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
Ability to work onsite consistently during the second shift, approximately 4:00 p.m. to midnight, and travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data center, commercial, industrial, electrical, mechanical, or low-voltage construction.
Familiarity with white space fit-outs, containment, overhead conveyance, structural supports, electrical distribution, or cooling infrastructure.
Familiarity with structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure.
Procore experience is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting commissioning and turnover of construction projects.

Responsibilities

Lead second-shift onsite construction activities for data center white space fit-out projects.
Coordinate with the daytime project team before each shift to review priorities, scheduled work, contractor coverage, and outstanding issues.
Oversee installation of structural hot aisle/cold aisle containment systems, overhead cable trays and ladder racks, structural supports, cooling infrastructure including HVAC units, and power distribution from PDU to cabinet level.
Manage trade contractors and coordinate work sequencing to maintain the schedule and avoid conflicts between installation activities.
Serve as the primary onsite second-shift contact for general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and client stakeholders.
Enforce quality control to ensure installations meet approved drawings, specifications, load requirements, and applicable standards.
Monitor progress against the project schedule, identify delays or field issues, and coordinate resolutions with the project team.
Track labor, materials, and potential scope changes affecting assigned work; communicate budget impacts to project leadership.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements and site protocols throughout the shift.
Review construction drawings, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings to address installation questions and coordinate clarifications.
Coordinate field checks of installation tolerances, anchoring, and overhead support systems against approved requirements.
Maintain daily reports, progress photos, issue logs, and punch lists.
Support inspections, commissioning, and turnover activities.
Provide the daytime team with a documented handoff covering completed work, schedule updates, unresolved issues, and upcoming priorities.

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.
Performance-based bonuses.