Assistant Project Manager

ACTalent; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a contract role based in Dalton, GA. The role requires site attendance five days a week, coordination with the PM and stakeholders, and active issue resolution in a dynamic data-center construction environment.

Candidates should have an associate degree in electrical technology or related field, 2+ years in field service or project management, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical technology or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered in place of degree.
• 2+ years of experience working in field service and/or project management.
• Ability to attend site Monday thru Friday
• Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Strong understanding of UPS, STS and PDU equipment site commissioning is preferred.
• Candidate is expected to reside in one of the listed areas and regularly attend construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Attend site daily and represent the company in coordination meetings.
• Monitor and track site progress against milestone schedules, identifying roadblocks and driving resolution to issues as they arise.
• Serves as an escalation point for individual and systemic site issues (manpower, parts availability, documentation, etc) and takes an active role in resolving escalated issues.
• Provide timely updates to PM and other internal stakeholders as needed.
• Act as primary focal for customer and other contractors at site.
• Coordinate the on-site team of FSRs ensuring site needs are attended to.
• Notify the PM team about delays, out of scope activities, or any other opportunities at site.
• Under supervision of the PM, oversees the proper application of contract and claim management methods in accordance with policies and contractual agreements.
• Ensures that policies (i.e., directives, instructions, and guidelines) are followed in all site activities.

Skills

Osha 10

Project management

Construction

Data center construction

PDU experience

Commissioning

Mission critical

Education

Associates degree in electrical technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Core Responsibilities

Assistant Project Manager

Dalton, GA

Attend site daily and represent the company in coordination meetings

Monitor and track site progress against relevant milestone schedules, identifying roadblocks and driving resolution to issues as they arise

Serves as an escalation point for individual and systemic site issues (manpower, parts availability, documentation, etc) and takes an active role in resolving escalated issues.

Provide timely updates to PM and other internal stakeholders as needed

Act as primary focal for customer and other contractors at site.

Coordinate the on-site team of FSRs ensuring site needs are attended to

Notify the PM team about delays, out of scope activities, or any other opportunities at site

Under supervision of the PM, oversees the proper application of contract and claim management methods in accordance with policies and contractual agreements.

Ensures that policies (i.e., directives, instructions, and guidelines) are followed in all site activities.

Qualifications for the role:

Associates degree in electrical technology or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered in place of degree.

2+ years of experience working in field service and/or project management.

Ability to attend site Monday thru Friday

Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products.

Strong understanding of UPS, STS and PDU equipment site commissioning is preferred.

Candidate is expected to reside in one of the listed areas and regularly attend construction sites.

Skills

Osha 10, project management, construction, data center construction, PDU experience, commissioning, mission critical

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dalton, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dalton, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dalton,GA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.