Assistant Project Manager

Black Box Corporation; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Box Corporation is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Rosemount, Minnesota. This role involves supporting project delivery through coordination of daily activities, maintaining clear documentation, and ensuring team alignment. Ideal candidates must have a degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience and 1–3 years of construction experience.

Responsibilities include assisting project managers with change orders and financial tracking while promoting safety and core values. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with daily operational tasks.
• Assist in cost control and financial management.
• Coordinate work and manage documentation across teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or similar STEM degree

1-3 years of experience in construction

Tools

Windows

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful execution of client delivery projects by coordinating daily project activities, maintaining documentation, and ensuring alignment across teams. This role applies NASI PMO standards and methodologies to help deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about improving processes, supporting technical teams, and strengthening project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety is our Priority. Follow Safe Work Practices that conform with the Company’s Safety Program and client worksite policies ensuring that every person on the team Stays Accident Free Every-day.
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard Company culture.
• Provides support to project managers for change orders, project logs, daily reports, RFI’s, scope verification, etc.
• Assists with cost control and financial management tracking
• Coordinates scope of work - daily work projections
• Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and project financial documentation
• Partners with Project manager to craft responses to client requests – correspondence as required
• Assists in contract administration
• Assists in employee time and recordkeeping
• Assists in coordinating work with other project team members – construction managers, quality specialists, safety, etc.
• Participates in meetings to coordinate work
• Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Secure material orders, assist superintendents with material orders
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasks and projects.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Degree: Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, other STEM based degree programs. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in construction
• Proficient in Windows, SharePoint, Excel, power point and Word – basic knowledge and use

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Accountability

Takes ownership, understands the broader organizational goals, and contributes to continuous improvement.

Attention to Detail

Produces accurate, high-quality work and maintains organized, well-structured documentation.

Customer Focus

Delivers responsive, high-quality service with an understanding of both internal and external customer impacts.

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates professionally, uses tact and diplomacy, and remains composed under pressure.

Results Driven

Sets high-performance standards and demonstrates persistence and urgency in meeting goals.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is not expected to be assigned resources to direct.

Work Location and Travel

On project site daily with up to 15% travel

Why Black Box?

Black Box is a leading global technology solutions provider with 2,500+ team members across 24 countries. We design, deploy, and manage world‑class IT infrastructure solutions for some of the most demanding environments worldwide. We value innovation, ownership, transparency, and continuous growth—both in our business and our people. When you join Black Box, you join a team committed to delivering excellence and elevating the customer experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Black Box is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.