Assistant Project Manager - Data Centers

LVI Associates; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Job summary

LVI Associates in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support a major mission-critical construction project. The role is on-site Monday through Friday, with a travel allowance provided for eligible travel.

You will assist the Project Manager and site leadership from procurement through commissioning, closeout and handover, coordinating with subs and design teams to maintain schedule, cost and quality.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering or project management.
• Experience on large-scale or technically challenging construction projects.
• Exposure to data centers, mission critical, advanced manufacturing or major infrastructure is advantageous.
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost tracking and construction documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day planning and coordination of the project.
• Work with Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors and design teams.
• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, drawings, specifications and change documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, scopes of work and contract administration.
• Support project cost tracking, forecasting, invoices and change orders.
• Monitor construction schedules and highlight potential delays or conflicts.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Participate in project and coordination meetings.
• Support quality control and punch-list activities.
• Coordinate closeout documentation, warranties, as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
• Work with field leadership to uphold safety, quality and project delivery standards.

Skills

2–5 years exp

Construction knowledge

RFIs & submittals

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

Constructn Mgmt degree

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Data Centers (PR/608477) Indianapolis, Indiana

Salary: USD130000 - USD150000 per annum

Assistant Project Manager – Mission Critical Construction

Location: Indianapolis, IN | On-Site Monday–Friday | Travel Allowance Provided

The Opportunity

An established international construction and engineering contractor is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join the team delivering a major project in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This is a fully site-based position, with the successful candidate expected to be on-site Monday through Friday. A travel allowance is provided for candidates travelling or working away from home.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a large, technically complex project while developing the commercial, technical and leadership experience needed to progress into a Project Manager position.

The Role

Working closely with the Project Manager and site leadership team, you will support the project from procurement and construction through to commissioning, closeout and handover.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting day-to-day planning and coordination of the project.
• Working with Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors and design teams.
• Managing and tracking RFIs, submittals, drawings, specifications and change documentation.
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, scopes of work and contract administration.
• Supporting project cost tracking, forecasting, invoices and change orders.
• Monitoring construction schedules and highlighting potential delays or conflicts.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Participating in project and coordination meetings.
• Supporting quality control and punch-list activities.
• Coordinating closeout documentation, warranties, as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
• Working alongside field leadership to maintain high standards of safety, quality and project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering or project management.
• Experience working on large-scale or technically challenging construction projects.
• Exposure to data centers, mission critical, advanced manufacturing or major infrastructure would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost tracking and construction documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced site environment.
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline is preferred, although relevant construction experience will also be considered.

Software & Systems

Experience with some of the following is beneficial:

• Procore, Autodesk or similar project management platforms
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Primavera P6 or comparable scheduling software

Location & Travel

• Project location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• On-site Monday through Friday
• Travel allowance provided
• Candidates should be comfortable working predominantly within an active construction environment.

This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager looking to step up in responsibility and gain experience on a major mission critical project.

The position provides exposure across project management, procurement, scheduling, cost control, subcontractor management and field operations, creating a clear foundation for progression into a Project Manager role.