Data Center Construction: Assistant Project Manager

vantagedc; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the Special Projects team on data center construction projects in Santa Clara, CA. The role requires proactive coordination of design, budgeting, RFPs and vendor management, with oversight of submittals and RFIs.

You will assist with design phases, safety tracking, commissioning, and project closeouts, reporting to the Special Projects team. A strong PM mindset and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years as a Project Engineer in construction PM with growing complexity.
• Data Center, Owner's Rep or GC experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in CSA (civil/structural/architectural) and MEP Construction.

Responsibilities

• Support Special Projects and PMs across multiple construction projects.
• Assist with budgeting, RFPs, submittals, RFIs, drawings, safety reporting.
• Coordinate design-build contractors and vendors; track progress and issues.
• Facilitate meetings (OAC, coordination, stakeholder) and capture actions.
• Oversee project closeouts, commissioning, warranties and as-builts.

Skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Time management

Meeting facilitation

Vendor coordination

RFI process

Submittals

Documentation review

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture

Job description

Vantage seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the Special Projects team on data center construction projects in Santa Clara, CA. The role requires proactive coordination of design, budgeting, RFPs and vendor management, with oversight of submittals and RFIs.

You will assist with design phases, safety tracking, commissioning, and project closeouts, reporting to the Special Projects team. A strong PM mindset and cross-functional collaboration are essential.