Assistant Project Manager - Reno

Gilder Search Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks an Assistant Project Manager for a mission-critical data center build in Reno, NV. You will assist the Project Manager with schedule, budget, safety, and quality.

The role emphasizes subcontractor management, RFI/submittals, and procurement to keep the schedule tight on a high-stakes project. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in commercial construction, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Procore/Bluebeam/MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of commercial construction experience.
• Proficiency in construction contracts, change management, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day management of the project — schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Manage subcontractor relationships: scopes, change orders, pay applications, and performance issues.
• Own the RFI and submittal process, ensuring timely turnaround on a schedule-critical build.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, budget forecasts, and procurement logs.
• Lead portions of OAC and subcontractor meetings; document and drive action items.
• Coordinate with superintendents on look-ahead schedules, deliveries, and sequencing.
• Support MEP and commissioning coordination — the heart of mission critical delivery.
• Manage project documentation, closeout deliverables, and punch list resolution.
• Build trusted relationships with owners, designers, and trade partners.

Skills

Project management

Subcontractor management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

P6

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Project Manager, Mission Critical — Your Next Step Up on a Data Center Build

Reno, NV | Full-Time, Exempt | $85,000 – $100,000

The Opportunity

You've mastered the fundamentals — now run bigger pieces of the project. Our client, one of the Southwest's largest general contractors with 50 years of building and projects exceeding $100M, is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for a mission critical project in Reno. You'll work alongside the Project Manager managing subcontractors, budgets, procurement, and owner communication on a build where uptime is everything and the schedule doesn't blink. Mission critical experience at this level is a career accelerant — this is where you get it.

Why You'll Love It

• Bigger scope, real accountability: Manage subcontracts, change orders, and cost reports — not just logs
• The sector everyone wants: Data center/mission critical experience is construction's most valuable currency
• Clear path to PM: Prove it here and the next seat is yours
• Full benefits + Nevada: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, parental leave, PTO — no state income tax

What You'll Do

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day management of the project — schedule, budget, quality, and safety
• Manage subcontractor relationships: scopes, change orders, pay applications, and performance issues
• Own the RFI and submittal process, ensuring timely turnaround on a schedule-critical build
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, budget forecasts, and procurement logs
• Lead portions of OAC and subcontractor meetings; document and drive action items
• Coordinate with superintendents on look-ahead schedules, deliveries, and sequencing
• Support MEP and commissioning coordination — the heart of mission critical delivery
• Manage project documentation, closeout deliverables, and punch list resolution
• Build trusted relationships with owners, designers, and trade partners

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of commercial construction experience, ideally including Project Engineer experience with a GC
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, change management, and cost control
• Mission critical, data center, or MEP-intensive project experience a strong plus
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project or P6, and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills with subs, owners, and field leadership
• Organized, proactive, and calm when the schedule gets tight
• Comfort working from a job trailer on an active construction site

Drug-free workplace. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.