Assistant Project Manager - Commercial – Mission Critical/Data Centers

Caddell Construction; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Mission Critical/Data Centers. This role involves overseeing project financials, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or construction management and relevant experience. The company offers competitive salaries and benefits, emphasizing employee growth and development.

Benefits

Paid vacations

Company-paid holidays

401k

Gym membership reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years experience in the Commercial Contracting sector required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for training and career development of PEs as assigned.
• Play a key role in project pursuits including takeoffs and subcontractor solicitation.
• Take a leadership role in obtaining all permits for the project.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Four-year degree in engineering, building science, or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title – Assistant Project Manager - Commercial – Mission Critical/Data Centers (Traveling)

Rewards of Working at Caddell – Paid vacations, company-paid holidays, company joint funding of medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for training and career development of PEs as assigned.
• Play a key role in project pursuits in multiple delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, CM at Risk, or Design/Build. Includes takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, receipt/review of bids, etc.
• Take a leadership role in obtaining all permits for the project.
• Create site SWPPP book and application for state and local SWPPP permits/NOIs for the project. Maintain SWPPP records.
• Work together with the Project Manager to write, submit, track, and negotiate all subcontracts, purchase orders, and rental agreements for the project.
• Take a leadership role in the project financials i.e., update the forecast and submit the status report to the Project Manager for review.
• Take a leadership role in change order management. i.e., put together the Owner and Subcontractor change orders for the Project Manager to review.
• Take a leadership role in monthly pay applications. i.e., negotiate subcontractor schedule of values, review monthly % complete, and construct the monthly owner pay application for the Project Manager to review.
• Take a leadership role in planning and leading Owner meetings.
• Take a leadership role in planning and assisting the Superintendent with subcontractor pre-construction meetings and weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Take a leadership role in weekly or monthly owner reports. i.e., put the reports together and submit them to the PM for review.
• Take a leadership role in jobsite conflict resolution. I.e. Be the project contact for contract/scope issues between the Owner, Contractor, and Subcontractors.
• Create, manage, and track RFI’s from the field to the Architect/Engineer of record and distribute to all parties.
• Review all submittals from subcontractors and submit to A/E for approval for all scopes of work based on the plans and specifications.
• Take a leadership role in creating, updating, and distributing the project schedule.
• Work together with the PM and Superintendent to produce the Quality Control procedure and to track the execution.
• Further understanding and enforcement of site safety documentation and coordination.
• Maintain and distribute project plans. Includes review and distribution for addendums, bulletins, etc.
• Maintain control of all project documentation. Maintain/update project records. This includes a document log, submittal log, RFI log, change order log, etc.
• Coordinates and maintains special inspection documentation for the project.
• Further understand project plans and specifications and take a lead role in answering field personnel questions.
• Further understand specifications to determine appropriate means and methods.
• Further understanding of appropriate building codes/regulations.
• Take a leadership role in the punch list procedure and closeout.
• Create and update the “lessons learned” document for the project.
• Take the leadership role with the project closeout including the creation of and distribution of project closeout materials: Operation and Maintenance manuals, as-builts, and warranties as specified.
• Working Conditions – Construction setting, travel required, full-time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for long periods, lift and hold more than 50 lbs, talk, hear, and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location.
• Reporting Structure – Construction Executive, Senior Project Manager or Vice President

What We Expect

Education / Experience – Four-year degree in engineering, building science, or construction management and 3 – 5 years experience in the Commercial Contracting sector required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Shows leadership, concise execution of plans, vision of project future, effective communication of vision to subordinates, integrity, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of all applicable Caddell processes and procedures. Strong client relations skills are a must. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

This position will work at a Mission Critical/Data Center project and is eligible for a market premium addition to the base salary. While the base salary range is typically between $69,900 - $104,900 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors the prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants to make attractive and competitive offers.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer for veterans, disability, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.