Junior Project Manager

Tri-City Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group seeks a Junior Project Manager to support data center projects within Technologies, Structured Cabling, and Mission Critical Divisions. This is an entry-level role, a first step in a defined career path in Data Center Project Management.

It's ideal for someone with field experience transitioning to management or with a Construction Management background. You will assist with project kickoff through closeout, coordinate with field teams, track submittals, RFIs, and change orders,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years field or technical experience in structured cabling or low voltage.
• Bachelor's in Construction Management or equivalent training; 4 years total experience acceptable.
• Interest in mission-critical and data center projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work within structured documentation and change control processes.
• Clear, professional communication with vendors, project managers, and internal teams.
• Commitment to job site safety standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and willingness to learn project management software.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of data center structured cabling projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Assist with material procurement and tracking for high-density fiber and copper packages, including long-lead items.
• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, and closeout documentation to owner standards.
• Coordinate schedules with field foremen, superintendents, subcontractors, and owner's representatives on phased projects.
• Participate in project meetings and site walks with senior project managers.
• Assist with budget tracking and change order documentation on large-scale, multi-phase projects.
• Learn and apply site-specific access, security, and safety protocols in hyperscale environments.
• Support field leadership in enforcing job site safety standards.
• Maintain project files, punch lists, and closeout packages.
• Support onboarding of new hires on site.

Skills

Field experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn PM software

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or related training

Low-voltage apprenticeship with hands-on experience

Tools

Procore

Microsoft 365

Job description

Tri-City Group is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support projects within our Technologies, Structured Cabling, and Mission Critical Divisions. This is entry-level, a first step in a defined career path in Data Center Project Management. This is a great opportunity for someone with field experience looking to transition into Project Management or those with a Construction Management college background.

Essential Duties:

• Support the management of data center structured cabling projects from kickoff through closeout
• Assist with material procurement and tracking for high-density fiber and copper packages, including long-lead items critical to hyperscale schedules
• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, and closeout documentation to data center owner standards
• Coordinate schedules with field foremen, superintendents, subcontractors, general contractors, and owner's representatives on phased, fast-moving projects
• Participate in project meetings and site walks alongside senior project managers
• Assist with budget tracking and change order documentation on large-scale, multi-phase projects
• Learn and apply site-specific access, security, and safety protocols required in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments
• Support field leadership in enforcing job site safety standards
• Maintain project files, punch lists, and closeout packages
• Support field leadership with new-hire site orientation and onboarding

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 two years of field or technical experience in structured cabling or low voltage
• Education: Bachelor's in Construction Management, low-voltage apprenticeship with hands-on experience or technical education/certification program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (4 Years)
• Interest in mission-critical and data center projects
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work within structured documentation and change control processes
• Clear, professional communication with vendors, project managers, and internal team members
• Willingness to hold self and others accountable to job site safety standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel) and willingness to learn project management software
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications (Not required):

• Experience reading and navigating large, complex construction drawing sets and submittals
• BICSI credentials, or interest in pursuing them
• Prior use of Construction Project management software, including Procore

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background, and site-specific security screening required for data center access. Tri-City Group is an equal-opportunity employer.