Senior Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager - Data Centers

Data Center Construction (Owner's Representative)

Our client provides professional project controls and construction management services to leading owners, operators, and contractors across the construction industry. The firm supports complex projects by helping teams deliver work on schedule, within budget, and with clear cost and schedule visibility.

Our client supports employees through structured training, strong mentorship, and access to industry‑leading tools and processes. Experienced construction professionals are encouraged to bring their expertise and perspective, while those earlier in their careers are developed into trusted team members through hands‑on project experience. With more than two decades of experience and offices across the U.S. and Europe, our client supports projects nationwide and internationally.

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support owner‑side construction management services for a large‑scale hyperscale data center project.

This role works closely with the client's senior project manager, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders to help oversee and deliver a highly complex, mission‑critical facility. This is a highly visible project‑team position offering substantial opportunity for technical growth, leadership development, and career progression.

• Support design development, project budgeting, and cost management activities
• Review, verify, and approve vendor pay applications and supporting documentation
• Track quantities using timesheets, field data, and physical accounting methods
• Assist with reviewing monthly contractor billing and payment applications on behalf of the owner
• Lead recurring project coordination and progress meetings representing the owner
• Review, analyze, and evaluate contractor schedule updates and progress reports
• Maintain and oversee cost reports and monthly financial tracking
• Support the management of extra work billing, change orders, and claims under the direction of the Project Manager
• Manage and track design changes and the change‑management process
• Oversee the submittal and RFI process on behalf of the owner's team
• Promote and support a safe job site and work environment
  
  

• 8-10 years of experience in construction management, project engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong need for experience on mission‑critical, industrial, or process‑driven facilities, e.g. data centers
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and clearly communicate cost and revenue projections
• Working knowledge of local permitting and entitlement processes, with the ability to drive timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand how individual responsibilities contribute to broader organizational and project goals
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and clients
• Demonstrated relationship‑building skills with peers, leaders, and project stakeholders
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and skill enhancement
• Reputation for being dependable, detail‑oriented, and thorough
• Ability to think creatively and manage complex challenges on fast‑track, schedule‑driven projects
  
  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Optional voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee assistance and life support programs
• Paid time off plus 10 paid holidays
• Wellness programs
• Team events and company culture initiatives

Compensation:
Pay range for this role is competitive and based on experience.