Assistant Project Manager
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
About Accelevation
We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures, and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.
Assistant Project Manager – Milwaukee, WI (Onsite) Your ImpactAs an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting large‑scale data center construction projects—coordinating workflows, ensuring quality, and enabling on‑time, on‑budget delivery. Your support helps ensure operational excellence and exceptional client experience across all project phases.
Your Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities- Shadow experienced Project Managers to learn project workflows, communication protocols, and stakeholder interactions.
- Participate in training programs to build knowledge of data center infrastructure and operations.
- Learn processes and begin managing scope over portions of projects, including understanding quality and standards.
- Assist with coordinating internal and external resources to ensure work remains within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Gather required project documentation.
- Support quality control processes, including inspections.
- Assist with client‑facing interactions.
- Support cost control functions.
- Maintain and update construction schedules.
- Lead and coordinate project meetings.
- Prepare and distribute project status reports.
- Serve as a key owner/client interface.
- Assist with bid package development.
- Support change order negotiations.
- Promote and practice safety management.
- Manage subcontractor and supplier contract administration.
- Support owner contract administration.
- Manage RFI tracking and resolution.
- Track trade progress and installation activities.
- Manage submittal workflows.
- Set up and maintain projects in the PMIS.
- Support BIM model coordination.
- Manage closeout processes.
- Travel up to 20% for site meetings.
- Experience with data center operations.
- 2–4 years supporting construction projects.
- Knowledge of project controls.
- Experience with contract administration.
- Ability to read construction drawings.
- Experience with RFIs, submittals, PMIS.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Competitive salary and performance bonus.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage.
- First‑time homebuyer program.
- Collaborative workplace.
- Safety – We proactively protect our people and environment.
- Inclusion – We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
- Speed – We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile.
- Innovation – We challenge assumptions and simplify processes.
- Judgment – We make sound decisions with the business in mind.
- Accountability – We take ownership and deliver results.
Employees must be able to hear, speak, and communicate effectively. Work occurs in data center environments with potential exposure to electrical hazards, noise, and varying temperatures. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, may be required. Physical requirements include bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead. Must lift at least 50 lbs, raise arms above shoulder level, and perform overhead work for extended periods.
The ability to climb and carry ladders (up to 12 ft), navigate stairways, and work at heights up to 90 ft using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts is essential. Employees must access restricted areas (e.g., switch gear rooms, vaults, tunnels, crawl spaces) and wear full PPE. Good vision and hearing (normal or corrected) and accurate color identification are required. Some projects may lack food facilities, so bringing meals and snacks is necessary.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
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Equal Opportunity EmployerAccelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values – we build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre‑hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
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