Assistant Project Manager – Data Center Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the project manager from the initial bid preparation to the final acceptance by the client.

• Lead, coach, mentor, and oversee project team members.

• Manage cost control and financial oversight.

• Work alongside Preconstruction on project estimates and timelines.

• Coordinate various scopes of work.

• Review and consolidate pay applications, change requests, and other financial documentation related to the project.

• Prepare client proposals.

• Handle contract administration and management.

• Award subcontracts.

• Provide guidance to the project team to ensure safe and on-time project completion.

• Serve as a liaison for project engineers.

• Assign job responsibilities and manage the career development of team members.

• Direct and support Field Engineers and Project Engineers.

• Oversee subcontractors and suppliers.

• Supervise budgets of subcontractors and trade partners, providing recommendations as needed.

• Lead the project buyout process with subcontractors and trade partners.

• Facilitate and conduct coordination meetings with subcontractors.

• Perform on-site Project Manager responsibilities on small-scope projects.

• Implement a quality plan that meets customer-specified performance standards in design and construction.

• Foster relationships across various backgrounds and organizational levels.

• Lead by example, offering coaching and feedback while managing performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of five years of relevant prior experience.

• Valid driver's license.

• Demonstrated ability to manage all responsibilities for complex projects.

• Strong attention to detail to effectively organize and handle multiple project tasks.

• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management, and relevant web applications.

• Proven positive and professional demeanor, coupled with strong customer service skills.

• Capability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies.

• Active listening abilities and effective communication skills, with a willingness to consider diverse input and feedback.

• Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time.

• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans, along with their intended applications.

• Must currently have legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no-cost vision coverage.

• Dental plan.

• 401k retirement plan with a generous match from Mortenson.

• Paid time off, holidays, and other forms of paid leave.

• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Complimentary mental health tools and concierge services with extensive work-life resources.

• Tuition reimbursement assistance.

• Adoption support.

• Discount program for gym memberships.