Skip to main content
Johnson Jobs

Assistant Project Manager - Data Center

brazos groupAustin, TX

2 days ago

Occupations

Construction ManagersProject Management SpecialistsFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Industries

Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionIndustrial Building ConstructionAll Other Specialty Trade Contractors
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)

About the role

Assistant Project Manager – Data Center Construction We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects for some of the most recognized technology clients in the world. This is a high-visibility role within a company that is growing rapidly in the data center market and investing heavily in its people. This position offers hands-on exposure to complex construction systems, elite clients, and a leadership team with a proven track record in this space. If you're looking to sharpen your skills, accelerate your career, and be part of a contractor with a strong long-term trajectory in data centers, this is a standout opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of data center construction projects
  • Assist with subcontractor buyout, scope review, and contract administration
  • Track and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and document control
  • Coordinate with superintendents to align schedule, sequencing, and field execution
  • Participate in schedule updates, cost tracking, and budget reporting
  • Interface with owners, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders
  • Help ensure compliance with quality, safety, and commissioning requirements typical of mission-critical facilities
  • Contribute to project closeout, turnover, and lessons-learned processes
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial construction with a general contractor
  • Prior exposure to data centers, mission-critical, industrial, or complex MEP-driven projects strongly preferred
  • Solid understanding of construction documents, subcontracts, schedules, and cost controls
  • Experience working alongside project managers and superintendents on active job sites
  • Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Primavera/P6, MS Project, or similar)
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
  • What Makes This Role Different
  • Marquee, repeat clients in the hyperscale and mission-critical space
  • Exceptional opportunity to learn the data center business from experienced leadership
  • Clear runway for advancement to Project Manager as the company continues to grow
  • Exposure to technically challenging projects that elevate your resume quickly
  • Stable backlog and a company fully committed to being a long-term leader in data center construction
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive base salary with performance incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
  • Strong support for professional growth and internal promotion

Matching similar jobs

JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Austin, TX

Occupation

Construction Managers

Industry

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Posted

2 days ago

Tired of running searches?

Rank the roles you'd take once, and matches like these arrive on their own.

CREATE PROFILE (opens in a new tab)