Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Build Your Career on High-Profile Construction Projects

Reno, NV | Data Center & Electrical Construction Projects | Per Diem Available for Qualified Travelers

Are you an early to mid-career construction professional looking to take the next step in project management? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading construction team supporting large-scale, complex electrical and data center projects.

We're seeking an Assistant Project Manager who is eager to grow their career while gaining hands-on experience with project planning, field coordination, subcontractor management, and project execution. You'll work alongside experienced construction leaders and play a key role in keeping major projects on schedule, within budget, and moving toward successful completion.

This position is ideal for Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Assistant Project Managers, or construction professionals ready to expand their project management experience.

Why Join This Team?

Work on large-scale data center and electrical construction projects

Gain mentorship and direct exposure to experienced project leadership

Opportunity for long-term career growth and advancement

Dynamic environment with exposure to both office and field operations

Collaborate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and construction teams

Per diem available for qualified travelers ($130/day)

Strong project pipeline with potential for long-term employment

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the successful execution of complex construction projects from planning through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects
• Support procurement efforts, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and overall progress
• Participate in project meetings and communicate with field teams
• Review and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project reports
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Track key milestones and help ensure project deadlines are met
• Support day-to-day project operations and problem-solving efforts

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience in: Construction Project Engineering, Project Coordination, Assistant Project Management, Related construction management roles
• Understanding of construction project management principles and field operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, manufacturing, data center, or mission-critical construction projects

Preferred Experience

• Electrical construction, power distribution, MEP, or related project experience
• Familiarity with electrical drawings, scopes of work, submittals, and project documentation
• Experience supporting electrical contractors or electrical portions of large construction projects
• Reno-area candidates strongly preferred

Work Environment

This role offers a blend of office and project site exposure, providing valuable experience across all aspects of construction project management.

You'll enjoy:

• A collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Exposure to high-profile, technically complex projects
• Opportunities to learn from experienced industry professionals
• Business casual office setting with field visits as needed
• A fast-paced atmosphere where organization and initiative are highly valued

Grow Your Construction Management Career

If you're looking for an opportunity to build your project management experience, gain exposure to major construction projects, and work with a team that invests in developing future leaders, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a growing team and help deliver some of the industry's most exciting electrical and data center construction projects.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Reno, NV.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Reno, NV.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.