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Assistant Project Manager - Data Center - NoVA

Gainesville, Virginia Permanent USD90,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing general contractor as an Assistant Project Manager supporting the tenant fit-out of a landmark hyperscale data center project in Gainesville, VA. This is a unique opportunity to help build a new data center division from the ground up while gaining mentorship from experienced industry leaders and positioning yourself for long-term career growth.
  • Be a founding team member in a brand-new data center division
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership with rapid growth potential

About Our Client

Our client is an entrepreneurial and rapidly growing construction firm that combines the resources of an established contractor with the agility of a smaller organization. The company offers employees significant autonomy, direct access to leadership, and the chance to make a meaningful impact as new market sectors are developed.

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager - Data Center - NoVA will:

  • Support the management and execution of a large-scale hyperscale data center tenant improvement project.
  • Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and document control.
  • Collaborate closely with project leadership to ensure quality, safety, and schedule objectives are achieved.
  • Interface with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams throughout all phases of construction.
  • Help establish processes, best practices, and standards for the company's newly launched data center division.
  • Participate in strategic planning initiatives that will support future data center projects and expansion efforts.
  • Gain exposure to executive leadership and ownership while contributing to high-profile projects.
  • Support project reporting, cost tracking, change management, and overall project administration.
  • Work within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where individual contributions directly influence company growth.
  • Position yourself for advancement as the data center division continues to expand.



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The Successful Applicant

The Assistant Project Manager - Data Center - NoVA will have:

  • 2+ years of construction project management, project engineering, or assistant project management experience.
  • Experience working on commercial construction projects; data center experience is a plus but not required.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
  • Proficiency with project management software and construction documentation processes.
  • Understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and project coordination.
  • Desire to take ownership and contribute within a growing organization.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Motivated professional seeking long-term career growth and increased responsibility.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

What's on Offer

The Assistant Project Manager - Data Center - NoVA will receive:

  • Help launch and shape a brand-new data center division from day one.
  • Work directly with executive leadership and gain exceptional visibility.
  • Join a company experiencing significant growth with a strong project backlog.
  • Enjoy a highly autonomous culture without the bureaucracy of larger contractors.
  • Benefit from outstanding career advancement opportunities as the division and company continue to expand.
Contact
Carolyn Bayha
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078163

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Gainesville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carolyn Bayha
Job Reference
JN-082026-7078163
 

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