Data Center Project Lead — Second Shift (Onsite)

Align Communications; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA/FSA options

401(k) match

ClassPass

Paid time off

Company holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holiday

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

Align seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support second-shift construction activities for a data center build-out in the Ann Arbor area. This is a field-facing role coordinating contractors, tracking progress, and keeping work moving onsite with the daytime team.

The candidate should have construction supervision experience, be comfortable walking the jobsite, and communicate with clients and contractors. Prior data center or critical facilities experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting or supervising onsite construction activities, including coordinating contractors and tracking work in the field.
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand installation requirements, work sequencing, and jobsite safety expectations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to follow through on open items and keep the project team informed.
• Comfortable taking ownership of assigned work, addressing routine field issues, and recognizing when to involve the lead Project Manager.
• Previous data center construction experience or experience in commercial or industrial construction, electrical installations, structured cabling, or other critical facilities will be considered.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and construction documentation tools such as Bluebeam or Procore is helpful.
• Ability to work onsite consistently during the required second-shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate second-shift construction activities with the lead Project Manager, contractors, vendors, and client representatives
• Review the planned work with the daytime team and confirm priorities, work areas, material needs, and outstanding issues before the shift begins
• Walk the jobsite regularly to track progress, identify installation issues, and confirm work follows project drawings, specifications, and site requirements
• Help coordinate data center fit-out activities, which may include cabinets, containment, cable pathways, structured cabling, and associated power and cooling work
• Monitor contractor progress against the daily plan and communicate delays, access restrictions, material shortages, or conflicts that could affect the schedule
• Reinforce site safety requirements and promptly escape unsafe conditions or work outside the approved scope
• Maintain daily reports, progress photos, issue logs, and punch lists. Help document field questions and potential changes for the project team’s review
• Provide a clear handoff to the daytime team covering completed work, open items, and priorities for the following shift
• Support inspections, testing, punch-list completion, and project turnover as needed

Skills

Onsite construction supervision

Read construction drawings

Organizational skills

Communication

Field coordination

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Align seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support second-shift construction activities for a data center build-out in the Ann Arbor area. This is a field-facing role coordinating contractors, tracking progress, and keeping work moving onsite with the daytime team.

The candidate should have construction supervision experience, be comfortable walking the jobsite, and communicate with clients and contractors. Prior data center or critical facilities experience is a plus.