Assistant Project Manager - Data Center

System One, Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a data center project in Shreveport, Louisiana.

This 12-month contract role is onsite, supporting the Project Manager from mobilization through turnover, and coordinating with general contractors, engineers, and vendors to hit milestones. You will assist with scheduling, cost tracking, and change management while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years supporting data center or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience as Assistant PM, Project Engineer, or Construction Coordinator.
• Strong grasp of schedules, budgets, costs, and contractor coordination.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, or similar tools.
• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering or equivalent construction experience; PMP/OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the execution of large-scale Data Center construction projects from mobilization through completion and turnover.
• Assist with daily construction activities, project planning, scheduling, and coordination of site operations.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, engineering teams, vendors, and suppliers to support project milestones.
• Monitor project schedules, construction progress, and deliverables to identify potential delays or execution challenges.
• Assist with project cost tracking, budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Support the review and management of change orders, RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, and project documentation.
• Track project milestones, action items, and outstanding deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Participate in construction meetings, contractor coordination meetings, and project progress reviews.
• Assist in identifying and resolving construction issues impacting cost, schedule, quality, or project execution.
• Coordinate with project controls, procurement, engineering, HSE, and quality teams to support construction activities.
• Maintain accurate project reports, meeting minutes, schedules, and documentation.
• Support material procurement, equipment deliveries, logistics, and subcontractor coordination.
• Assist with construction quality inspections, punch list management, commissioning coordination, and final project turnover.
• Support the Project Manager with client communication, stakeholder updates, and overall project reporting.
• Ensure construction activities align with project safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Construction management

Schedule & cost tracking

Contractor coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering or related

OSHA 30 or PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager - Data Center
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Type: 12-Month Contract
Work Model: Onsite

Overview: System One is hiring multiple Assistant Project Managers for a data center project in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the execution of large-scale Data Center construction projects from mobilization through completion and turnover.
• Assist with daily construction activities, project planning, scheduling, and coordination of site operations.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, engineering teams, vendors, and suppliers to support project milestones.
• Monitor project schedules, construction progress, and deliverables to identify potential delays or execution challenges.
• Assist with project cost tracking, budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Support the review and management of change orders, RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, and project documentation.
• Track project milestones, action items, and outstanding deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Participate in construction meetings, contractor coordination meetings, and project progress reviews.
• Assist in identifying and resolving construction issues impacting cost, schedule, quality, or project execution.
• Coordinate with project controls, procurement, engineering, HSE, and quality teams to support construction activities.
• Maintain accurate project reports, meeting minutes, schedules, and documentation.
• Support material procurement, equipment deliveries, logistics, and subcontractor coordination.
• Assist with construction quality inspections, punch list management, commissioning coordination, and final project turnover.
• Support the Project Manager with client communication, stakeholder updates, and overall project reporting.
• Ensure construction activities align with project safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience supporting construction projects, y within Data Centers, Mission Critical, Industrial, or large-scale commercial construction.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Construction Coordinator, or similar construction project management role.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects through multiple phases of execution.
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, project controls, budgets, cost tracking, and contractor coordination.
• Experience working with general contractors, subcontractors, engineering teams, and vendors.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and construction documentation.
• Ability to monitor construction progress, identify project risks, and assist with schedule recovery efforts.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant construction experience.
• Previous Data Center or Mission Critical construction experience.
• Experience supporting projects from mobilization through commissioning and turnover.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, or similar construction management tools.
• Experience coordinating civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical construction activities.
• Experience working on large-scale, multi-contractor construction projects.
• OSHA 30, PMP, or other relevant construction/project management certifications.

Benefits

• System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.