Assistant Project Manager (2nd Shift)

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align46 The Assistant Project Manager (2nd Shift) at align46 oversees second-shift construction activities for hyperscale data center white space fit-outs. This role coordinates trades, manages quality control, and ensures progress against project schedules onsite.

Responsibilities

Lead second-shift onsite construction activities for data center white space fit-out projects
Coordinate with the daytime project team before each shift to review priorities, scheduled work, contractor coverage, and outstanding issues
Oversee installation of:
Structural hot aisle / cold aisle containment systems
Overhead cable tray systems and ladder racks
Structural supports for cabinets, racks, cable trays, and electrical power distribution infrastructure
Cooling infrastructure, including HVAC units
Power distribution from PDU to cabinet level
Manage trade contractors and coordinate work sequencing to maintain the schedule and avoid conflicts between installation activities
Serve as the primary onsite contact during the second shift for general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and client stakeholders
Enforce quality control processes to ensure installations meet approved drawings, specifications, load requirements, and applicable standards
Monitor progress against the project schedule, identify delays or field issues, and coordinate resolutions with the project team

Qualification

Project management skillsExperience in data centerFamiliarity with white space fit-outsTo support a fair

Required

Construction project management or field leadership experience, including responsibility for onsite contractor coordination and work execution
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contractors, coordinate trades, and maintain construction schedules
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and installation details
Working knowledge of construction sequencing, quality control, and jobsite safety practices
Project management skills, including scheduling, progress tracking, documentation, and cost awareness
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve field issues and escalate matters requiring additional approval
Strong communication skills and experience working with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders
Ability to work onsite consistently during the second shift, approximately 4:00 p.m. to midnight, and travel as required

Preferred

Experience in data center, commercial, industrial, electrical, mechanical, or low-voltage construction
Familiarity with white space fit-outs, containment, overhead conveyance, structural supports, electrical distribution, or cooling infrastructure
Familiarity with structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure
Procore experience is strongly preferred
Experience supporting commissioning and turnover of construction projects
To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.