Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction

This role leads the planning and delivery of a data center construction project at the Reno Switch facility, ensuring that all work meets scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. The Assistant Project Manager coordinates construction activities, manages stakeholders, and drives successful completion of a complex commercial construction project in a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the data center construction project.
• Ensure project completion aligns with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate construction activities and manage various stakeholders.
• Drive successful completion of commercial construction projects in mission-critical environments.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Coordinate MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) activities.
• Oversee scheduling and look-ahead planning.
• Ensure effective communication and client interfacing.

Essential Skills

• 2-7 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Field Engineer.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical projects.
• Proficiency in Procore and construction documentation.
• Field and office experience in commercial general contracting.
• Strong communication and client interface skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and Bluebeam.
• BIM coordination exposure.
• LEED or commissioning exposure.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Knowledge of electrical or mechanical construction.

Work Environment

The work will be conducted in a mission-critical environment at the Reno Switch Data Center. The role requires both field and office experience and involves coordinating with multiple stakeholders and managing complex construction documentation. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, ensuring that all project goals are met efficiently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reno, NV.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr.

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 Aug 3, 2026.

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