Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Projects - NoVa

This Assistant Project Manager role offers a rare opportunity to help lead a hyperscale data center tenant fit‑out while shaping a brand‑new data center division. You'll work closely with executive leadership in a highly autonomous environment with significant strategic impact.

Client Details

This growing general contractor is a privately held construction firm with approximately 35 employees and a strong reputation across multiple commercial sectors. The company is launching its first data center project and building a new division from the ground up, creating a unique opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to gain exposure, influence, and long‑term career growth. The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in both project execution and the strategic expansion of the data center group. Leadership comes from the top data center general contractor in the nation.

Direct Quote from CEO: "Get in ground level with a new emerging contractor with great leadership and close tight knit relationship. As the company grows, you will grow. This is an autonomous company, you can do what you want if you are bringing in the work and knocking it out of the park. There will be major room for growth and promotion for the people that get in early and want it".

Description

The Assistant Project Manager will support the successful delivery of a hyperscale data center tenant fit‑out while helping establish the foundation for a new business unit.

• Assist in leading the tenant fit‑out phase of a 200,000 sq. ft. hyperscale data center project
• Support project planning, scheduling, and coordination with subcontractors and consultants
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, including the CEO and ownership group
• Help develop processes, standards, and best practices for the data center division
• Track budgets, schedules, and project documentation to ensure successful delivery
• Contribute strategic input as the data center division grows and scales
• Grow into increasing responsibility as additional data center projects are secured

Profile

• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager or similar role in construction
• Experience in data center, mission‑critical, or technically complex projects (required)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in a low‑bureaucracy environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills
• Desire for high visibility, accountability, and long‑term growth opportunities
• Motivated to help build a new division rather than step into a fully established team

Job Offer

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $105,000
• Monthly allowance of $750
• Guaranteed end‑of‑year bonus (paid out in 2027)
• 100% employer‑covered individual medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• High autonomy and direct access to executive leadership
• Significant growth and promotion potential as the division expands

Please apply to be considered for this position!

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