Assistant Project Manager - Data Center

Michael Page; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security with backlog

Competitive base salary

401k with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

MPI in Dallas is seeking a General Contractor Project Manager to support a robust pipeline of data center and large commercial projects. You will help develop and track schedules, coordinate day‑to‑day tasks, manage subcontractors, and support procurement to ensure milestones are met.

Ideal candidates have a construction PM background, excellent communication skills, and experience with data centers or large-scale facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years of construction project management with a general contractor.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; data center or large commercial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in developing, updating, and tracking the overall project schedule.
• Assist with coordinating day‑to‑day tasks to meet milestones (design coordination, procurement, construction activities, startup, commissioning, punch list, closeout).
• Monitor construction site progress and help track schedule and budget performance, escalating potential issues to the PM as needed.
• Coordinate and administer subcontractors, including tracking scopes, schedules, and performance during various project phases.
• Support the procurement process by helping prepare subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and related documentation.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal team members, subcontractors, and external partners to ensure alignment and timely information flow.
• Provide administrative and technical support such as meeting notes, RFIs, submittal tracking, and document control.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Technical Background

Education

Bachelors in CM/CS/CE

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to work with a top-rated builder, offering exponential opportunities for career growth and development. Our General Contractor possesses a strong project pipeline focused on data center, mission critical and other large commercial projects. Take advantage of great job security and competitive compensation by applying today.

This general contractor specializes in design-build delivery, construction management, and ground-up development across high-impact markets including manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, corporate offices, food & beverage, and distribution/logistics. Their Dallas office was set up to support growth across Western U.S. markets, particularly Texas, with a robust pipeline already underway. This contractor prides itself on providing turn-key solutions, spanning preconstruction, technical services, general contracting, and stringent safety management. They bring deep expertise in high-performance environments-such as cleanrooms, cold storage, and mission-critical data centers-delivered under a strong ethic of safety and integrity.

Description

• Support the Project Manager in developing, updating, and tracking the overall project schedule.
• Assist with coordinating day‑to‑day tasks to help the team meet key milestones, including design coordination, procurement, construction activities, startup, commissioning, punch list, and closeout.
• Monitor construction site progress and help track schedule and budget performance, escalating potential issues to the Project Manager as needed.
• Assist in the coordination and administration of subcontractors, including tracking scopes, schedules, and performance during various project phases.
• Support the procurement process by helping prepare subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and related documentation.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal team members, subcontractors, and external partners to ensure alignment and timely information flow.
• Provide administrative and technical support such as meeting notes, RFIs, submittal tracking, and document control.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Civil Engineering preferred
• At least 3+ years of experience in Construction Project Management with a relevant general contractor
• Strong technical background and relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively influence team members, partners, and customers.
• Data Center or large commercial project experience is preferred
• RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WITH A GENERAL CONTRACTOR REQUIRED

Job Offer

• Job security - established pipeline and backlog
• Competitve Base Salary (depending on experience)
• 401k with company match
• Health insurance
• PTO
  

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