Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

Construction Project Manager

This role will support the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities on a high-performance, mission-critical facility, working closely with clients, design teams, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with stringent project requirements.

Project Planning & Coordination

• Serve as a primary liaison with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders for day-to-day construction activities on a mission critical project.
• Develop and maintain project work schedules, identify critical-path activities, and coordinate the timely delivery of critical materials and equipment essential to mission critical operations.
• Oversee construction activities to ensure alignment with contract documents, project schedules, logistics plans, quality requirements, and field operations for a mission critical environment.
• Coordinate work across trades and disciplines to maintain efficient project sequencing and minimize disruptions or delays in a critical mission.
• Identify, document, and facilitate resolution of project issues involving design clarifications, procedures, labor, equipment, logistics, and schedule.
• Coordinate project mock-ups, associated testing, reviews, and approvals to support mission critical performance standards.

Field Operations, Safety & Compliance

• Support implementation of the project safety program in collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety teams and ensure contractors comply with enhanced safety requirements typical of mission critical construction.
• Monitor field operations, staffing levels, and construction progress to support successful delivery of a mission critical facility.
• Ensure required project permits, insurance documentation, and regulatory requirements remain current throughout the project.
• Coordinate with inspection agencies and other authorities having jurisdiction as required.
• Support applicable environmental and stormwater compliance requirements.

Cost, Schedule & Contract Administration

• Monitor general conditions and general requirements to support alignment with the approved project budget for a mission-critical project.
• Review and verify monthly estimates of completed work, Work-In-Place (WIP), material invoices, payroll documentation, billing, and contractor payment applications.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and other contract documents to support construction execution and resolve discrepancies in a mission-critical environment.
• Assist with tracking project costs, schedule performance, procurement activities, and other key project controls.

Team & Stakeholder Leadership

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, design teams, contractors, trade partners, and project personnel on a mission-critical project.
• Provide technical and jobsite planning guidance to support project teams and field operations.
• Support, mentor, and develop project staff while promoting accountability, teamwork, and effective communication in a high-performance, mission-critical environment.
• Apply continuous improvement practices to enhance project efficiency, coordination, and overall performance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in engineering, Architecture, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex commercial construction projects; mission-critical project experience strongly preferred.

Construction & Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of commercial construction operations, including construction means and methods, materials, field coordination, and self-perform operations.
• Thorough knowledge of contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Knowledge of construction cost management, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, OSHA…