Assistant Project Manager, Data Centers

Suffolk Construction; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Relocation support

Job summary

Suffolk Construction in Temple, TX is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in day-to-day operations on mission-critical data center projects across the United States. You will handle contracts, submittals, RFI responses, coordination with subcontractors, and help manage schedules, costs, and safety training.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in project engineering, strong computer skills, and a commitment to Suffolk's core values.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or Project Engineer with another firm.
• The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems.
• Computer literate and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Log‑in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders.
• Price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to RFIs.
• Log‑in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors and review for compliance.
• Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log.
• Price and create Proposed Change Orders.
• Submit, track response and issue RFIs.
• Assist with Project Schedule Narratives and Weekly Meeting Minutes.
• Coordinate meetings with Subcontractors and distribute revised drawings.
• Ensure permits, insurance and contract modifications are properly managed.

Skills

Experience in project engineering

Adapt to change

Detail oriented

Computer literate

Job description

Benefits

Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market-leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company-paid and voluntary life insurance, tax-deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. Additional benefits may be available for employees considered Travelers within the Mission Critical Group, including relocation support, monthly housing stipends, and monthly travel allowances.

The Role

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission‑critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast‑paced, MEP‑intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission‑critical construction industry.

The Assistant Project Manager works with the Project Manager in running the day‑to‑day project management operations on the job.

Responsibilities

• Log‑in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders
• Use experience and judgment to price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to Requests for Information
• Log‑in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to Requests for Information
• Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors to review for compliance with the Company’s insurance requirements
• Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log
• Price and create Proposed Change Orders
• Submit, track response and issue Requests for Information
• Responsible for managing the building permit process and resolving any issues related thereto
• Plan revision submissions to municipality
• Work with Company Attorneys on contracts, Insurance Certificates, Insurance discrepancies & Contract modifications
• Act as a liaison with subcontractors to resolve any disputes, questions, or issues related to subcontractor’s work and progress.
• Assist with Project Schedule Narratives
• Take Weekly Video and distribute to General Manager
• Create Weekly Meeting Minutes – Owner’s and Subcontractors meetings
• Set up coordination meetings with Subcontractors
• Distribute revised drawings to Subcontractors
• Using best judgment, write up descriptions for Purchase Orders and Subcontract Requests
• Responsible for obtaining and tracking Subcontractor warranty certificates
• Responsible for creating close‑out manuals
• Conducts training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or Project Engineer with another firm
• The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
• Computer Literate
• Accurate with an attention to detail
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.