Data Center Project Manager — Growth Path & Travel

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability & Life insurance

Discount programs

PTO & Holidays

Bonuses

Travel pay / FAVR

Career coaching

Advancement opportunities

Community volunteering

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Data Center projects. You will work with project leadership, field crews, clients, and trade partners to keep schedules on track and support project controls in a fast-paced, highly coordinated environment.

The role emphasizes training, mentorship, and a clear career path with opportunities to advance to a Project Manager position within 2–3 years. Relocation and frequent travel are possible as projects span the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and jobsite leadership in managerial and leadership functions on the project.
• Support planning, coordination, and execution of work on a Data Center construction project.
• Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate CPM schedules and milestone updates.
• Support Last Planner / White Board crew scheduling and look-ahead planning.
• Track RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and other project communications.
• Act as a project analyst; assess project controls information and assist jobsite leadership in problem-solving and identifying alternate methods to achieve project success.
• Provide estimating take-offs and support for analysis, budgeting, and change orders.
• Attend client meetings onsite and collaborate with trade contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Prepare information for and participate in monthly project reviews.
• Assist in procurement, expediting materials, and coordinating subcontracts.
• Help coordinate documentation and communication related to commissioning, turnover, and project closeout as needed.
• Promote the Interstates safety culture daily.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Schedule management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Construction Eng./Business/Engineering Tech/Construction Mgmt

Job description

Interstates is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Data Center projects. You will work with project leadership, field crews, clients, and trade partners to keep schedules on track and support project controls in a fast-paced, highly coordinated environment.

The role emphasizes training, mentorship, and a clear career path with opportunities to advance to a Project Manager position within 2–3 years. Relocation and frequent travel are possible as projects span the US.