We’re looking for a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager (Owners Representative) to support and oversee on-site construction, cost management, and project execution for one of the world’s leading data center clients.
******HUGE BONUS POINTS FOR A HEAVY COST MGMT AND/OR SCHEDULE BACKGROUND****
This role is hands-on, working closely with general contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery—from pre-construction through closeout. If you thrive in a fast-paced, technical environment and love driving projects to success, this is your chance to make an impact!
📍 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
📅 Start Date: 5/1/25
💼 Work Type: Full-time on-site (Paid relocation available)
💰 Salary: Starting at $160k
✨ Benefits Include:
✔ 8% 401(k) Employer Contribution
✔ Employer-Paid BCBS Platinum Healthcare (for employee, spouse, and dependents)
✔ Dental & Vision Coverage
✔ Education Reimbursement
✔ $25,000 Life Insurance Coverage
Key Responsibilities:
📌 Pre-Construction
✅ Assist in the development of the Master Project Schedule (P6 cost/resource-loaded)
✅ Establish the Master Project Budget, including soft/hard costs, bonds, contingencies, and allowances
✅ Support contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis, and recommendations
✅ Assist in contract negotiations, helping define GC business terms, markups, insurance, and escalation
✅ Coordinate the Design Team and permitting processes with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
✅ Conduct constructability reviews of project documents to identify potential issues early
✅ Assist in cost estimating, value engineering, and cash flow projections
✅ Identify, scope, buy out, and schedule all Owner-direct vendors and consultants
📌 Construction Phase
✅ Oversee General or Prime Contractors and Owner-Direct Vendors on-site
✅ Manage Cost Control & Change Management, including reviewing, negotiating, and recommending change orders
✅ Track and analyze project schedules to ensure milestone adherence
✅ Lead budget management and tracking for cost control and reporting
✅ Ensure QA/QC standards are followed, identifying and resolving any issues
✅ Oversee document control, tracking RFI’s, submittals, invoices, payments, lien releases, etc.
✅ Process invoice and payment applications, ensuring proper approvals and reporting
✅ Manage Owner-direct vendors, consultants, and subcontractors to maintain alignment
✅ Lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and other key project coordination meetings
📌 Closeout & Handover
✅ Initiate the closeout process (2-3 months prior to project completion)
✅ Establish and track final closeout documentation requirements, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, and occupancy permits
✅ Coordinate final city/authority inspections and secure occupancy approvals
✅ Oversee the punch list, substantial completion, and final completion processes
✅ Close out outstanding change orders, quality issues, and final disputes
✅ Process final invoices, retention payments, and budget reconciliation
✅ Assist with final project accounting and reporting
✅ Manage and coordinate Owner-direct vendors, consultants, and final site closeout activities
🎓 Qualifications & Experience:
🎓 5+ years of experience in construction project/program management
🏗 Experience in data center or mission-critical environments preferred
📋 Strong knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, cost control, and risk management
📡 Familiarity with P6 scheduling, contract negotiations, and vendor management
💡 Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and contract documents
💬 Strong communication and leadership skills to manage multiple stakeholders
📜 Certifications (PMP, CCM, LEED) are a plus
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the most innovative teams in data center construction. If you’re ready to be part of a high-performing team, drive successful project execution, and make a real impact in the industry, we want to hear from you!
📩 Apply now or DM me for more details!
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