Junior Project Manager – Industrial EPC & Data Center Construction Location: Nationwide Project Sites | Travel-Based Position Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite at Client Project Locations Travel: Approximately 70% Schedule: Typically 60+ Hours per Week Overtime: Eligible for Time-and-a-Half Overtime Position Overview We are seeking five motivated Junior Project Managers to support a growing portfolio of large-scale construction projects, primarily focused on data center development, with additional projects across the chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, and heavy industrial sectors. Projects range from approximately $150 million to $1 billion, providing an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. Working closely with experienced Project Managers, the Junior Project Manager will assist with day-to-day project execution, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, budgeting, change management, and construction documentation. This is a hands-on, field-focused opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved in construction operations, solving problems, and working directly with project teams to keep projects moving forward. This is a travel-based position requiring approximately 70% travel and 100% onsite work at assigned client project locations. It is not a work-from-home position. Prior data center construction experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with experience supporting industrial construction, commercial construction, oil and gas, or EPC projects are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution Support Project Managers with the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale industrial and data center construction projects. Assist with defining project scopes, developing cost estimates, and coordinating project schedules. Monitor construction progress, identify potential delays, and assist in resolving issues that could impact project timelines. Coordinate with field personnel, subcontractors, engineering teams, and project leadership to support successful project execution. Attend and actively participate in project coordination meetings and owner, contractor, architect, and engineer meetings. Monitor field activities and subcontractor work to ensure compliance with project specifications, company procedures, applicable codes, and quality standards. Cost Management & Project Controls Assist with tracking project budgets, expenses, labor costs, and overall financial performance. Support project estimating, cost forecasting, and financial reporting. Assist with subcontractor pricing, contract administration, and change management. Research, prepare, and track change requests related to design modifications, scope changes, and field conditions. Support project billing activities, including documentation, tracking, and timely submission. Assist with monitoring project costs and identifying potential budget concerns. Construction Documentation & Technical Coordination Review construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation to identify potential conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues. Assist with preparing, tracking, and resolving Requests for Information (RFIs). Support the submittal process, including preparation, tracking, and coordination with project stakeholders. Maintain accurate project documentation, meeting notes, progress reports, and correspondence. Research and recommend solutions to design conflicts, field issues, and construction challenges. Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to ensure project requirements are clearly communicated and understood. Subcontractor & Stakeholder Coordination Assist in managing subcontractor expectations, schedules, deliverables, and performance. Communicate regularly with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams. Help resolve project-related issues through effective communication, coordination, and problem-solving. Support project leadership in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring project objectives are met. Assist with preparing project status updates and reports for management and stakeholders. Required Qualifications 2–5 years of experience in construction project coordination, project engineering, assistant project management, or a related construction role. Experience supporting industrial construction, commercial construction, or EPC projects. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and related technical documents. Understanding of construction project schedules, budgets, cost tracking, and subcontractor coordination. Familiarity with construction estimating, change requests, RFIs, and submittal processes. Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new project management and construction software. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating with project managers, field personnel, and subcontractors. Effective time management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. Ability to identify project challenges, communicate concerns, and assist with implementing solutions. Willingness and ability to travel approximately 70% and work onsite at assigned client project locations. Ability to work extended construction schedules, typically 60+ hours per week.