Construction Assistant Project Manager

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for data center projects in Mount Pleasant, WI. The role focuses on coordinating MEP scopes, scheduling, and commissioning activities on complex, mission-critical builds.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in MEP management on large commercial or industrial projects and a strong background in electrical distribution and cooling systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing MEP scopes on data centers or mission-critical projects.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution and mechanical cooling systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with commissioning and integrated testing.

Responsibilities

• Support management of MEP scopes on large-scale data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning
• Assist with coordination of design development, constructability reviews, and BIM/clash detection processes
• Support oversight of critical systems installation including power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, fire protection, and BMS/EPMS
• Help manage MEP schedules, phasing plans, and sequencing to align with project milestones
• Assist in subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, contract administration, and performance tracking
• Support QA/QC processes, inspections, and compliance with mission-critical standards and specifications
• Track budgets, cost reports, change management, and documentation for MEP scopes
• Participate in commissioning planning, functional testing, and integrated systems testing activities
• Assist with closeout activities including O&M manuals, as-builts, attic stock, warranties, and turnover documentation
• Coordinate with field teams, superintendents, design consultants, commissioning agents, and owner representatives
• Support safety compliance, site logistics planning, and workface coordination
• Maintain project documentation, logs, reporting, and MEP deliverables tracking
• Proactively identify issues and support risk mitigation planning
• Contribute to preconstruction efforts including budgeting support, constructability input, and trade engagement

Skills

MEP coordination

Cross-functional leadership

BIM/clash detection

Project scheduling

Cost reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

BIM

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Data Center Group in Mount Pleasant, WI. Does the idea of working on interesting and complex projects bring you joy? Are you challenged by making meaningful impact? Do you love solving problems by thinking creatively and trying new things? Are you an up-and-coming manager who always wants to do better? If so, we’ve got what you’re looking for! Walsh Assistant Project Managers hunt for better ways of doing things. They are great listeners and soak up information in order to make better decisions. When they see potential in others, and they invest in it. They are on a journey to be the next generation of impactful leaders! As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized.

Responsibilities

• Support management of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) scopes on large-scale data center construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning
• Assist with coordination of design development, constructability reviews, and BIM/clash detection processes
• Support oversight of critical systems installation including power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, fire protection, and BMS/EPMS
• Help manage MEP schedules, phasing plans, and sequencing to align with project milestones
• Assist in subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, contract administration, and performance tracking
• Support QA/QC processes, inspections, and compliance with mission-critical standards and specifications
• Track budgets, cost reports, change management, and documentation for MEP scopes
• Participate in commissioning planning, functional testing, and integrated systems testing activities
• Assist with closeout activities including O&M manuals, as-builts, attic stock, warranties, and turnover documentation
• Coordinate with field teams, superintendents, design consultants, commissioning agents, and owner representatives
• Support safety compliance, site logistics planning, and workface coordination
• Maintain project documentation, logs, reporting, and MEP deliverables tracking
• Proactively identify issues and support risk mitigation planning
• Contribute to preconstruction efforts including budgeting support, constructability input, and trade engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience managing MEP scopes on complex commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects (data centers strongly preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, mechanical cooling infrastructure, and mission-critical redundancy architectures
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-reliability environments
• Experience with commissioning processes, integrated testing, and critical systems turnover

Division: Building

Job Category: Project Management

Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran