Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful delivery of electrical and technology construction projects, with a primary focus on data center work. Reporting to senior leadership, this role helps profitably manage manpower, materials, and money across multiple commercial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to schedule and budget. The position combines project planning, financial oversight, and team coordination to drive efficient execution and strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support overall project management of electrical and technology construction projects, with a focus on data center work.
• Ensure safety and quality control standards are consistently met across all assigned projects.
• Direct and support team efforts to establish accurate project budgets and cost estimates.
• Delegate appropriate tasks and project coordination activities to the Project Coordinator.
• Manage labor volume for field resources by understanding the type and level of manpower required at each project phase.
• Establish project documentation in prescribed formats and distribute information clearly and promptly to team members and stakeholders.
• Draft and submit contract change proposals and help manage contract and subcontract changes arising from project scope adjustments.
• Communicate and coordinate with field workers, owners, general contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve work procedures, complaints, and construction issues.
• Submit product, material, and service data to customers for review and approval, and coordinate approved items to the project site for timely installation.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools, and track progress against milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate material deliveries to the construction site to align with project schedules and installation requirements.
• Assist in managing project financials, including partial and final billing, in cooperation with the Accounting department.
• Conduct project closeout activities and follow up to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements, and document best practices and tools for future project execution.
• Build, develop, and grow business relationships that are vital to the ongoing success of the organization.
• Locate, evaluate, and develop leads into project opportunities, secure new project work, and help manage customer accounts.
• Acquire necessary resources and coordinate the efforts of internal team members, third-party vendors, and subcontractors to deliver projects according to plans and specifications.
• Apply knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Job Productivity Assurance and Control (JPAC), and Short Interval Scheduling (SIS) to plan and monitor project activities.
• Manipulate and extract data from project planning and tracking software to support project reporting and decision-making.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, or willingness to learn, Agile Construction principles to improve project efficiency and adaptability.
• Support commercial construction and estimation activities as needed to develop and refine project scopes and budgets.

Essential Skills

• 25 years of project experience with a company in the mechanical or electrical construction market.
• Proven strength in people management, including coordinating field resources and project teams.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and money management related to project financials.
• Knowledge of electrical materials and their typical purchase costs.
• Experience with low voltage systems and related technology.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain positive interactions with internal teams, customers, and external partners.
• Strong systemic organizational skills to manage documentation, schedules, and project workflows.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office, with particular strength in Excel.
• Ability to work with project planning and tracking software to analyze and report project data.
• Familiarity with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Job Productivity Assurance and Control (JPAC), and Short Interval Scheduling (SIS), or the ability to learn these methods quickly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in commercial construction projects, especially data center environments.
• Experience in project estimation or strong interest in developing estimation skills.
• Understanding of Agile Construction principles or willingness to learn and apply them.
• Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships and support customer account management.
• Capability to identify and develop new project opportunities and convert leads into active projects.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $130000.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.

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