Data Centre Projects: Assistant Project Manager

Daksta; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Paid time off

Collaborative culture

Data centre projects

Job summary

Daksta is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Data Centre team in Iowa. You will assist in planning, coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking schedules and budgets, and supporting risk management for complex data centre projects.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering or construction management degree, demonstrate strong PM skills, and communicate effectively with vendors and stakeholders. This on-site role offers growth and hands-on experience with MEP systems within a

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven project management experience in data centre, construction, or MEP sectors.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, and construction teams to meet milestones.
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure timely delivery.
• Support procurement activities, including vendor selection and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and maintain project documents, reports, meeting minutes, and presentations.
• Assist in resolving technical and logistical challenges during the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

PM tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Daksta is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Data Centre team in Iowa. You will assist in planning, coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking schedules and budgets, and supporting risk management for complex data centre projects.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering or construction management degree, demonstrate strong PM skills, and communicate effectively with vendors and stakeholders. This on-site role offers growth and hands-on experience with MEP systems within a