Assistant Project Manager

Critical Facility Group; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Facility Group (CFG) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support multiple data center projects from early design through turnover. You will work with the PM, engineers, contractors, vendors, and operations to maintain project controls and ensure timely, high‑quality execution.

The role rewards organized, technically curious, and communicative candidates who want to grow into a full PM position, gaining experience with RFIs, submittals, schedules, cost control, and field

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction, engineering, project management, or related fields.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• General understanding of construction documents, schedules, and cost controls.
• Proficiency with Excel, Teams, project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily project management activities for data center and mission-critical projects.
• Support coordination between design teams, contractors, vendors, and operations stakeholders.
• Attend OAC and internal project meetings; prepare agendas, minutes, and action logs.
• Maintain awareness of design revisions, construction impacts, and risk items.
• Track schedules, milestones, and deliverables; flag issues requiring escalation.
• Organize RFIs, submittals, and change events; ensure timely review and processing.
• Support budget monitoring, cost tracking, and invoice verification.
• Maintain project documentation within CFG's systems (Monograph, Teams, etc.).

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Project management tools

Job description

Reports to Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Salary Range: $60,000-$95,000 base (negotiable based on experience)

Company Overview

Critical Facility Group (CFG) is a fast-growing, mission-critical consulting and project delivery firm specializing in data centers, high-density AI facilities, and complex MEP-driven projects. We sit at the intersection of engineering, construction, and facility operations, reducing risk for our clients through disciplined execution, technical depth, and proactive communication.

Role Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the delivery of multiple capital projects from early design through commissioning and turnover. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, technically curious, strong in communication, and eager to grow into a full project management position. The APM works closely with the PM and cross-disciplinary teams engineering, contractors, vendors, operations to maintain project controls, track progress, and ensure timely, high-quality execution.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Coordination

• Assist in daily project management activities for data center and mission-critical projects.
• Support coordination between design teams, contractors, vendors, and operations stakeholders.
• Attend OAC and internal project meetings; prepare agendas, minutes, and action logs.
• Maintain awareness of design revisions, construction impacts, and risk items.

Project Controls & Documentation

• Track schedules, milestones, and deliverables; flag issues requiring escalation.
• Organize RFIs, submittals, and change events; ensure timely review and processing.
• Support budget monitoring, cost tracking, and invoice verification.
• Maintain project documentation within CFG's systems (Monograph, Teams, etc.).

Field & Vendor Support

• Support site walks, progress inspections, and equipment startup observations.
• Assist with coordination of factory witness testing, third-party testing, and commissioning prep.
• Capture field photos, punch list items, and progress updates.

Client & Internal Reporting

• Prepare weekly status updates, schedule snapshots, and risk logs for the PM and client.
• Help develop presentations and executive-level reporting as required.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of experience in construction, engineering, project management, or related fields.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• General understanding of construction documents, schedules, and cost controls.
• Proficiency with standard software: Excel, Teams, project management tools.

Preferred

• Data center, MEP-intensive, or mission-critical project exposure.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, drawings, and basic schedule reading.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Clear, proactive communication to PMs and stakeholders.
• Accurate, timely documentation and follow-through on action items.
• Ability to anticipate needs and identify problems early.
• Growing technical literacy in data centers, MEP systems, and project delivery.