Assistant Project Manager (2nd Shift)

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Position Overview Align seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support second-shift construction activities for a data center build-out in the Ann Arbor area. This is a field-facing opportunity for someone with construction experience who is ready to take on more responsibility coordinating contractors, tracking progress, and keeping work moving onsite. Working closely with the lead Project Manager and daytime team, this person will serve as Align’s onsite point of contact during the second shift. The role requires someone who is comfortable walking the jobsite, communicating with contractors and clients, and addressing issues as they arise. Candidates with experience in assistant project management, project engineering, field coordination, or construction supervision are encouraged to apply. A background in commercial, industrial, electrical, or low-voltage construction is preferred. Previous data center experience is a plus but is not required. - This position requires working onsite during the second shift, approximately 4:00 p.m. to midnight. - This is a full-time position offering full benefits, paid training, and opportunities for career growth. Responsibilities - Coordinate second-shift construction activities with the lead Project Manager, contractors, vendors, and client representatives - Review the planned work with the daytime team and confirm priorities, work areas, material needs, and outstanding issues before the shift begins - Walk the jobsite regularly to track progress, identify installation issues, and confirm work follows project drawings, specifications, and site requirements - Help coordinate data center fit-out activities, which may include cabinets, containment, cable pathways, structured cabling, and associated power and cooling work - Monitor contractor progress against the daily plan and communicate delays, access restrictions, material shortages, or conflicts that could affect the schedule - Reinforce site safety requirements and promptly escalate unsafe conditions or work outside the approved scope - Maintain daily reports, progress photos, issue logs, and punch lists. Help document field questions and potential changes for the project team’s review - Provide a clear handoff to the daytime team covering completed work, open items, and priorities for the following shift - Support inspections, testing, punch-list completion, and project turnover as needed Qualifications - Previous experience supporting or supervising onsite construction activities, including coordinating contractors and tracking work in the field - Ability to read construction drawings and understand installation requirements, work sequencing, and jobsite safety expectations - Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to follow through on open items and keep the project team informed - Comfortable taking ownership of assigned work, addressing routine field issues, and recognizing when to involve the lead Project Manager - Previous data center construction experience or experience in commercial or industrial construction, electrical installations, structured cabling, or other critical facilities will be considered - Familiarity with Microsoft Office and construction documentation tools such as Bluebeam or Procore is helpful - Ability to work onsite consistently during the required second-shift hours 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. Tier 2 PM26 Benefits and Perks: At Align, we believe that supporting our employees both personally and professionally is key to our success. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote health, wellness, financial security, and work-life balance, including: - Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage - Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options - 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k. - Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Company-paid holidays - Cellphone Reimbursement Program - Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you - Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable - Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities - Employee referral program Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients. Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner. Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs. Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications. For more information, visit: www.align.com