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Assistant Project Manager

Equiliem
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Dalton
Nov 09, 2026
Assistant Project Manager Location: Dalton, GA Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday, daily onsite attendance Pay: $49.00 per hour Job Summary The Assistant Project Manager supports onsite construction and commissioning activities for a large-scale data center project. This role coordinates field service technicians and other site contractors, monitors progress against project milestones, and communicates site needs, delays, and potential issues to the remote Project Manager. The position serves as a primary onsite contact for customers and contractors while helping resolve operational issues and maintain project schedules. Daily onsite attendance is required, with an estimated 80% or more of the work time spent at the project site. Job Responsibilities Attend the project site daily and represent the project team in coordination and status meetings. Coordinate onsite field service technicians to track progress, prioritize activities, and address site requirements. Monitor construction and commissioning progress against project milestones and schedules. Support startup and commissioning activities involving approximately 100 machines. Identify roadblocks, delays, resource constraints, and other issues, and drive timely resolution. Serve as an escalation point for customer concerns, parts availability, documentation gaps, and other site-related issues. Provide timely updates to the Project Manager and internal stakeholders regarding manpower needs, missing or damaged parts, schedule concerns, and project blockers. Act as the primary onsite contact for customers, the general contractor, and other contractors and trades. Attend approximately two to three daily coordination and status meetings, communicating progress and identifying outstanding issues. Notify the Project Manager of delays, out-of-scope activities, and potential project opportunities. Support contract and claims management activities under the direction of the Project Manager. Ensure onsite activities follow applicable project policies, procedures, instructions, and contractual requirements. Job Requirements Minimum of 2 years of experience in field service, project management, construction, or commissioning. Experience coordinating onsite construction or commissioning activities. OSHA 10 certification required. Ability to attend the project site daily, Monday through Friday, with an estimated 80% or more onsite work commitment. Ability to coordinate technicians, contractors, and other site personnel while managing competing priorities. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and issue-resolution skills. Ability to identify project risks, communicate blockers, and escalate issues appropriately. Ability to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Dalton, Georgia. Education Associate degree in Electrical Technology or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in place of a degree. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting data center construction or commissioning projects. Familiarity with UPS, STS, and PDU equipment installation, startup, and commissioning. NFPA 70E certification or training. Experience coordinating field service teams and managing site-level project activities. About Equiliem Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive. Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services. For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. 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