Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager plays a pivotal role in the successful execution of data center construction projects by ensuring on-site coordination, documentation control, schedule tracking, and effective communication between field crews, general contractors, and project management teams. This position is crucial for maintaining safety, efficiency, and adherence to project plans, schedules, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage project document control systems, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and as-builts.
• Track revisions and ensure field teams work from current documents.
• Support project scheduling efforts, including the development and maintenance of 1-week and 3-week look ahead schedules.
• Coordinate planned activities with field supervision and subcontractors.
• Assist with tracking daily production, labor hours, and installed quantities.
• Support progress reporting and forecasting.
• Conduct field walks to verify completed work aligns with plans and schedules.
• Serve as a liaison between the electrical contractor and General Contractor (GC).
• Participate in coordination meetings, safety meetings, and planning sessions.
• Communicate field constraints, material needs, and schedule impacts to the project team.
• Assist with the onboarding of new field personnel, including orientation coordination and documentation support.
• Support site safety initiatives and compliance with project safety requirements.
• Assist in quality control efforts by verifying installation aligns with drawings and specifications.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in construction management and blueprint reading.
• Experience with construction documents and electrical engineering.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet software.
• Ability to use job tracking software, manage change orders, and control costs.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, including Primavera P6.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates or bachelors degree in Construction Management, engineering, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to travel in the Midwest.

Work Environment

The role involves traveling to project sites. The candidate will be required to work in various field environments and may need to adapt to different site conditions as necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kaukauna, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kaukauna,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.