Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction - Bloomsburg, PA This opportunity is with a leading general contractor of data center construction services. This company provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom‑fit to the requirements of their client’s mission‑critical facilities. This opportunity provides a career‑growth minded role with exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. They build mission‑critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. For this role you will manage and lead the engineering and design of facility and building systems for Data Centers and other Critical Facilities Projects. Candidate will oversee all phases of project management / project delivery: design, quality control, staffing, budget management (P & L) while following industry best practices. Candidate should possess an in‑depth knowledge of the client, which helps with the success into the overall project execution. Responsibilities Help interface with clients to define project requirements. Establishes project work plan and deadlines Client interface on projects; manage client relationship / expectations with effective face‑to‑face, phone, and email communication Assist with managing multiple projects; champion design reports; produce engineering proposals (RFPs); facilitate client meetings / presentations that meet the project’s objectives Track progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets Generate reports, track project costs, financial forecasts as related to project status Monitor expenses to ensure they fall within the prescribed budget Help with managing project team by providing direction, monitoring effectiveness and providing leadership Work closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, internal / external team members, customers and suppliers Understand / follow company policies and procedures Follow company strategy for market penetration Manage business development for new and future projects in the area Ability to manage a team of engineers and technical staff Qualifications Hands on experience managing Data Centers / Critical Facilities Design Projects Familiar with the design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects required Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / or Architecture a MUST P.E. license / AIA - either have these certs or working towards it PMP certification a plus Experience managing engineering projects in the engineering consulting industry, A/E, MEP arena Project management experience in the consulting engineering industry Client relationship / Client management / Client engagement / Business development – creating RFPs Effective communicator – emails, phone, meetings. Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills Computer savvy / Microsoft Project, Excel. Ability to create complex reports, forecast modeling Previous experience in the military / military veterans in all branches that have experience with electrical / mechanical is a huge plus (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.) Benefits Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilder Search Group