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Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Gainesville, Virginia Permanent USD90,000 - USD105,000 per year View Job Description
This role supports the delivery of a hyperscale data center tenant fit-out while helping establish a brand-new data center division within a growing general contractor. You'll play a key role in shaping processes, strategy, and long-term growth in a highly autonomous, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Be one of the first hires launching a data center division - real impact!
  • High-visibility role with direct access to CEO and ownership!

About Our Client

This privately owned contractor is experiencing rapid growth under proven executive leadership and is expanding into new, high-value markets. With a tight-knit team and minimal bureaucracy, the company rewards initiative, ownership, and performance.

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the leadership team in delivering a hyperscale data center tenant fit‑out project
  • Assisting in building and scaling a new data center division from the ground up
  • Coordinating with internal teams, consultants, and subcontractors during fit‑out
  • Helping establish processes, standards, and best practices for future data center work
  • Tracking schedules, budgets, and project documentation to support successful delivery
  • Providing strategic input as the division grows and new projects are secured
  • Working closely with executive leadership with regular exposure to ownership



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction should have:

  • Experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager with a GC
  • Background in commercial construction; data center experience a plus but not required
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Motivations by growth opportunities and long‑term career progression

What's on Offer

The Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction may receive:

  • The opportunity to be an early hire in a newly launched data center division with clear growth runway
  • High autonomy and visibility - your contributions directly impact the business
  • The chance to learn directly from a respected industry executive with a strong track record
  • Competitive compensation including a $750/month allowance and guaranteed end‑of‑year bonus paid in 2027
  • 100% employer‑paid individual medical and dental, plus 401(k) match
Contact
Isabel Seebold
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7033115

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Gainesville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabel Seebold
Job Reference
JN-062026-7033115