Compu Dynamics is North America's premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, specializing in mission-critical data centers. The Assistant Project Manager will bridge technical and managerial responsibilities, providing tactical project execution and administrative support to Project Managers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with vendors and partners; execute outreach and relationship-building efforts under PM guidance
- Build rapport with customers and serve as a trusted liaison under supervision
- Act as the main point of contact between project stakeholders under PM direction
- Conduct and document team and customer meetings, including agendas, meeting notes, and follow-ups
- Assist in preparing and maintaining project status reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and adjust project schedules with oversight
- Create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) with some independence
- Coordinate project activities with superintendents, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
- Manage submittals, RFIs, and coordination processes under PM direction
- Manage portions of the close-out process, including inspections, documentation, and final handover to the customer
- Assist the PM to break out estimates by cost code and enter into Procore
- Track project financial progress with supervision
- Prepare and manage change orders under guidance
- Order project materials and manage vendor relationships with oversight
- Monitor compliance with project specifications and drawings; support resolution of non-conforming work
- Conduct inspections and manage quality processes under PM guidance
- Track site safety compliance and collaborate with the Safety team on corrective actions
- Draft and organize contract documents, including owner/prime contracts and change orders
- Assist in procurement negotiations with partners and vendors
- Help manage customer contracts and document disputes or claims
- Support risk tracking and mitigation planning
- Assist in securing permits and tracking code compliance
- Delegate daily project tasks to team members with oversight
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, high-performance team culture
- Offer informal feedback and mentorship to peers
Skills
- High School Diploma and/or equivalent education and experience
- 1+ years of project management or construction-related experience
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (Procore preferred)
- Foundational understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications
- Basic understanding of power distribution and low-voltage system components
- Basic understanding of general construction requirements and mechanical equipment installation
- Interest in white space/data center design and operation
- Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs/ladders on job sites; lift up to 20 lbs; maneuver in small or confined spaces
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Applied Science, or related field
- Commercial contracting experience, preferably in the data center or mission-critical space
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit-sharing opportunities.
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance – coverage equal to 1x your salary.
- Short-Term Disability (STD) – fully paid by Compu Dynamics.
- Voluntary Benefits – including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.
- Paid Holidays – 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.
- Birthday Time Off – 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.
- Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – 40 hours annually for community service.
- Boot Reimbursement – up to $150 annually, available from your first day.
- Tool Reimbursement – $250 annually, available after 60 days.
- Tuition Reimbursement – up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.
Company Overview
Compu Dynamics is a provider of critical power and precision cooling solutions for data centers, network facilities and server rooms. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.compu-dynamics.com.
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