Assistant Project Manager- Mission Critical

Position Description:

GCON is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with a highlighted focus on data center, mission critical and manufacturing projects, for our people-focused company where teamwork, trust, and care guide our operational achievement! Our relationship-based approach is one of our most valuable assets and key to our success. Based on this focus, we are in search of someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values hands-on experience, and is committed to supporting the Project Manager in driving excellence through inspirational leadership within their direct teams, clients, and trade partners.

The GCON Way:

GCON Inc. is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ and has a national reach, with permanent teams in Hillsboro, OR, Rio Rancho, NM, and Santa Clara, CA. We specialize in a wide range of project types, facilitated by highly specialized builders. GCON builds its advanced teams through robust career development training programs, a leadership development (LEADERS) program, and a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging culture aligned with our value of Stewardship.

GCON’s Core Values of Unconventional Thinking, Value Delivery, Set a New Standard, Continuous Improvement, and Stewardship bring GCON team members together to inspire opportunities and promote new ideas. Our people centered ethos is evidenced through our strong Safety culture recognized for 2 consecutive years with the Highwire Platinum designation, as well as our employee recognition program, GCON’s Greatest, which promotes daily teamwork and camaraderie that are central to a meaningful career.

GCON Culture of Caring Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% employee medical/dental premium coverage (generous family coverage with 3 plans to tailor to needs)
• Immediate employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation
• Potential annual profit sharing bonus
• Employee rewards program to redeem for gift cards or contribute to cause of your choosing
• Tuition reimbursement program for pursuits outside position
• Sponsorship for continuing education for career pursuits
• 40 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) for causes you support in addition to PTO
• Employee boot voucher program
• Access to StrongerWork optimal mental health services

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing complex and large-scale datacenter, mission critical project(s) upwards to $100M+.
• Engage in preconstruction of project (e.g, estimating, buy out, logistics, scheduling, and pursuits).
• Support the operational plan and assist the Project Manager and Business Unit Lead (BUL) on new revenue pursuits and presentations.
• Support client relationships to help the Project Manager and Business Unit Lead (BUL) grow business portfolio and profitability.
• Support oversight and coordination of contract staff (1099’s & consultants).
• Review and understand conceptual / schematic scope narratives, specifications, and drawings to provide appropriate and effective constructability input to influence the design.
• Support timely and effective project closeout, adhering to GCON’s standards for closeout processes.
• Maintain engagement with trade partners, Architect/Engineer (A/E) team and client through actions of accountability and collaboration, helping to support project vision and sharing lessons learned.
• Develop financial capabilities; assist with budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, course correcting, and support the Project Manager in advising on financial performance.
• Support the cadence of Last Planner System (LPS) and continuous improvement activities between staff and trade partner workforce.
• Assist in coaching and mentoring project team(s) on implementing a comprehensive Quality Control (QC) Plan.
• Support completion of Project Execution Plan and Risk Matrix.
• Help identify exposures and support negotiation of cost overruns with client to mitigate margin fade and maximize company profitability. Assist in developing action plans to identify and mitigate risks, while supporting implementation of earning enhancement opportunities.
• Evaluate leading and lagging safety indicators and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Institute safety in all aspects of construction processes.
• Share safety lessons learned throughout business unit.
• Support others on EH&S programs to improve culture and daily business practices.
• Assist in facilitating and documenting GSTEPS with owner and key project stakeholders.
• Exemplify GCON values of stewardship in the community by engaging in industry and community organizations that foster collaboration and community support.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial building- general contractor preferred construction project management.
• 3-5+ years’ experience supporting the build process for data center projects.
• Experience with the design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects.
• Working knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principals and techniques.
• Proficient with MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Proficient with Procore and/or CMIC.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling or stretching.
• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is combination of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Legs: Must be able to climb stairs.
• Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use
• Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.
• Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment.
• Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio.
• Lift/Carry: Up to 40lbs.
• Bending/Twisting: Minimal.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal.
• May require travel.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.

GCON is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, GCON also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

Notice to all Employment, Staffing & Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: We please ask that you do not directly email, call or visit our hiring managers. GCON does not accept unsolicited resumes and should any be received from a third party they will not be considered, unless a signed agreement is in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor to GCON please contact our recruitment team who will advise you on the process.