Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

Big-D Construction; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

HSA

PTO & Holidays

401k with match

Life & Disability Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

Phone & Computer

Job summary

Big-D Mission Critical is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The role collaborates with Project Managers, Superintendents, owners, design teams, and trade partners to manage schedules, budgets, procurement, documentation, and commissioning activities while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience on mission-critical or data center projects.
• Understanding of MEP systems and commissioning processes.
• Strong scheduling and documentation management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of mission-critical/data center construction projects, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations.
• Support subcontract administration, contract management, procurement, change orders, and buyout activities.
• Coordinate with project teams, trade partners, consultants, vendors, and owners to maintain project alignment and progress.
• Track project schedules, critical milestones, long-lead equipment, and material deliveries to support successful project execution.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, drawing updates, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Assist with cost tracking, forecasting, budget reporting, and financial controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning, turnover, and closeout processes, including startup activities, testing, punch list management, and owner acceptance.
• Participate in project meetings and provide timely communication regarding project status, risks, and action items.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability while ensuring compliance with project requirements and company standards.

Skills

Data center construction

MEP & commissioning

Scheduling & docs

Contract administration

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Job description

Big-D Mission Critical has an opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join the growing team. The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful planning, coordination, and execution of mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through closeout. Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, owners, design teams, and trade partners, this role helps manage project schedules, budgets, procurement, contracts, documentation, and commissioning activities while ensuring quality, safety, and project performance objectives are achieved.

This role will be based in Reno, NV.

Key Responsibilites

• Assist with the management of mission-critical/data center construction projects, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations.
• Support subcontract administration, contract management, procurement, change orders, and buyout activities.
• Coordinate with project teams, trade partners, consultants, vendors, and owners to maintain project alignment and progress.
• Track project schedules, critical milestones, long-lead equipment, and material deliveries to support successful project execution.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, drawing updates, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Assist with cost tracking, forecasting, budget reporting, and financial controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning, turnover, and closeout processes, including startup activities, testing, punch list management, and owner acceptance.
• Participate in project meetings and provide timely communication regarding project status, risks, and action items.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability while ensuring compliance with project requirements and company standards.

Critical Skills

• Mission-critical or data center construction experience.
• Understanding of MEP systems and commissioning processes.
• Project scheduling and construction documentation management.
• Contract administration and cost control.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• 100% Medical & Dental premiums paid for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401k with match
• Life Insurance & Disability paid for
• Supplemental Benefits available
• Phone and computer