Associate Project Manager - Data Centers

Socket.dev; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

E Tech Group, an engineering and system integration firm, seeks an Associate Project Manager to support large, complex Data Center/COLO projects. This role emphasizes day-to-day execution, coordination, and onsite support under the Project Manager and Construction Manager.

Develop a path to full Project Manager responsibility. You’ll collaborate across engineering, subcontractors, and internal teams, maintain schedules and documentation, and travel as required to project sites in the Frederick,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, assistant project management, field engineering, or related roles
• Working knowledge of project management principles, tools, and best practices
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work onsite and travel up to 30% for non-local projects

Responsibilities

• Assist with proposal reviews, scope understanding, and internal project handoff activities
• Develop understanding of project scope, schedules, and execution strategy
• Support communication between Project Manager, team, Construction Manager, Engineering, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Attend and document project meetings with clients, GC, and vendors
• Track action items and ensure timely completion
• Maintain short-interval schedules, look-ahead plans, and milestone tracking
• Coordinate site readiness activities and support commissioning and closeout phases
• Maintain organized project documentation (RFIs, submittals, minutes, logs)
• Support change management tracking and documentation under the PM
• Assist with cost tracking, forecasts, and pay applications
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors on schedules and deliverables
• Elevate issues with details to PM or CM
• Learn E TECH GROUP PMO methods and lifecycle
• Be an ambassador of Core Values and professional development

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

PM principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PM tools

Job description

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At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinkingexperts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

We are seeking an Associate Project Manager (APM) to support the delivery of large, complex projects within the Mission Critical (Data Center / COLO) industry. This role is focused on day-to-day project execution, coordination, and onsite support, working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Engineering, and subcontractors.

The APM plays a critical role in maintaining project organization, schedule tracking, documentation, and communication flow, enabling the Project Manager to focus on client management, commercial strategy, and financial performance. Projects may include subcontractors, high-dollar material content, and multiple internal resources.

This position is intentionally structured as a developmental role, providing a clear pathway to full Project Manager responsibility over time.

Candidates for consideration must live locally to Frederick, MD.

You will:

• Assist with proposal reviews, scope understanding, and internal project handoff activities


• Develop a working understanding of project scope, schedule objectives, and execution strategy


• Support effective communication between the Project Manager, project team, Construction Manager, Engineering, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders


• Attend and document project meetings, including client, GC, and vendor coordination meetings


• Track action items and follow up with responsible parties to ensure timely completion


• Maintain short-interval schedules, look-ahead plans, and milestone tracking


• Coordinate site readiness activities and support commissioning and closeout phases


• Maintain organized project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and logs


• Assist with change management tracking and documentation under the direction of the Project Manager


• Support cost tracking, forecasts, and Pay Application preparation as needed


• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to confirm schedules, deliverables, and documentation requirements


• Clearly elevate issues with supporting details to the Project Manager or Construction Manager


• Become proficient in the use of E TECH GROUP PMO methods, tools, and processes


• Develop a strong understanding of E TECH GROUP’s Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) stages


• Participate in the implementation and adoption of new project management tools and processes


• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered


• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, assistant project management, field engineering, or related roles


• Working knowledge of project management principles, tools, and best practices


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, construction-driven environments


• Comfort working onsite and interacting with contractors, vendors, and engineers


• Experience supporting schedules, documentation, and project tracking


• Ability to support daily onsite activities at local project sites and travel up to 30% as required for non-local projects


• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Benefits & Perks:

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.


• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.


• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.


• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you canadvance your career. As an E Tech associate, youcan unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs. E Tech Group is an Affinative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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