Assistant Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Construction Project ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage the coordination of construction projects. This role requires a proactive individual who can ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in daily coordination meetings at the site.
• Monitor and track site progress against milestone schedules, identifying roadblocks, and resolving issues promptly.
• Serve as an escalation point for site issues such as manpower, parts availability, and documentation, actively resolving escalated issues.
• Provide timely updates to the Project Manager and other internal stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers and other contractors on-site.
• Coordinate the on-site team of Field Service Representatives to ensure all site needs are met.
• Notify the Project Management team about delays, out-of-scope activities, or other opportunities at the site.
• Oversee the application of contract and claim management methods under the supervision of the Project Manager, ensuring adherence to company policies and contractual agreements.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in project management and construction management.
• Strong electrical knowledge and experience.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in scheduling and customer-facing roles.
• Understanding of data center operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree in construction management preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in field service and/or project management.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of UPS, STS, and PDU equipment site commissioning is preferred.

Work Environment

The role is primarily site-based, requiring up to 80% of time spent at construction sites in Austin, TX. The candidate must be local to Austin and available to regularly attend construction sites. The work environment is dynamic, requiring adaptability to various site conditions and adherence to safety guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.