Data Center Construction PM Assistant

Manpower, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager in Phoenix, AZ, to join a team supporting data center infrastructure buildouts. This role focuses on coordinating projects, leading meetings with General Contractors and stakeholders, and controlling costs and schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of construction project management experience, strong communication, and analytical skills, with a bachelor's degree and PMP/PMI preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of project management experience in construction, engineering, or a related field.
• Project management and schedule management experience.
• Trade/site experience or construction field exposure with an understanding of construction operations.
• Technical construction knowledge, including cost control and schedule planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field; PMI or PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction projects, develop detailed plans, and direct the integration of technical project activities.
• Attend and lead internal and external meetings with General Contractors and project stakeholders.
• Review change orders, investigate entitlement, and perform cost analysis to support project execution.
• Monitor project schedules, identify potential risks, and coordinate solutions related to cost, procurement, and schedule challenges.
• Present proposals, reports, and findings while supporting contract reviews, cost estimates, and project management activities.

Skills

Project management

Schedule management

Construction site experience

Cost control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

PMI or PMP certification preferred

Job description

Microsoft is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager in Phoenix, AZ, to join a team supporting data center infrastructure buildouts. This role focuses on coordinating projects, leading meetings with General Contractors and stakeholders, and controlling costs and schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of construction project management experience, strong communication, and analytical skills, with a bachelor's degree and PMP/PMI preferred.