Assistant Project Manager - Data Center
interstates
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Data
Project Management
Project Manager
Public Relations
Job Score
100 pts
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Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates
At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.
We are looking for future leaders to join our Interstates Project Management team supporting Data Center projects. At Interstates, we specialize in Electrical Construction, Engineering, Instrumentation, and Automation, and we build the critical infrastructure that helps data centers operate reliably, efficiently, and safely.
You do not need prior experience in these fields to apply. We believe in coaching, training, and development. If you bring a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, and a drive to help teams succeed, we can teach you the rest. Apply today and see how Interstates can help launch your career.
As an Assistant Project Manager on a Data Center project, you’ll work closely with project leadership, field crews, clients, and trade partners to help keep work on schedule, support project controls, and contribute to successful project delivery in a fast-paced, highly coordinated environment.
Here, integrity, trust, and safety are always top of mind. Our work is exciting, every day is different, and data center projects often demand strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly as priorities evolve. We’ll provide the training and support you need to build a strong career path at a dynamic, growing company that offers competitive pay and outstanding benefits.
At Interstates, our success starts with yours.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like
- Caring co-workers treat each other like family
- Be treated like an individual, not just a number
- Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
- Lunch gatherings and social activities promote fun and camaraderie
- Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Our Why
- Providing opportunities for our people
- Making a difference with our clients
- Pursuing a better way
Sound too good to be true? Put in your application today and allow Interstates to prove why we are an industry leader in more ways than one.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Manager and jobsite leadership in managerial and leadership functions on the project
- Support planning, coordination, and execution of work on a Data Center construction project
- Run project control systems for the benefit of the project team
- Develop, maintain, and communicate CPM schedules and milestone updates
- Support Last Planner / White Board crew scheduling and look-ahead planning
- Track RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and other project communications
- Act as a project analyst; assess project controls information and assist jobsite leadership in problem-solving and identifying alternate methods to achieve project success
- Provide estimating take-offs and support for analysis, budgeting, and change orders
- Attend client meetings onsite and collaborate with trade contractors, vendors, and internal teams
- Prepare information for and participate in monthly project reviews
- Assist in procurement, expediting materials, and coordinating subcontracts
- Help coordinate documentation and communication related to commissioning, turnover, and project closeout as needed
- Promote the Interstates safety culture daily
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to track and organize projects and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
- Open to continuously adjusting project systems to plan and deliver projects successfully
- Strong team building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Comfortable speaking in front of clients, peers, and managers
- Able to manage details, deadlines, and multiple project activities at once
- Interest in learning how complex industrial and mission-critical facilities are built and delivered
Education
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management
Compensation
- The base pay range for this position is $68,000–$78,000. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Pay is determined by job-related skills, training, education, and experience.
Travel
Able to travel to customer sites up to 100% of the time.
What is travel with Interstates?
- You will be expected to relocate anywhere in the US for your project
- You will be on one project from start to finish
- Normal project lifespan is anywhere from 6 months to 3 years
Benefits of Working at Interstates
- 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
- Company Discount Perk Program (access to discounts with renowned brands across the country)
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (support work/life balance)
- Bonus Incentives (End-of-Fiscal-Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
- Per Diem/Travel Pay or FAVR Program Benefits (as applicable)
- Family & safety culture – a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
- Company-sponsored holiday events, team celebrations, and community outreach volunteer time
- Advancement opportunities aligned with long-term career goals
- Want to be a PM in 2–3 years? At Interstates, we can get you there
- Career coaching
- Not treated like a number — you are part of our family
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.
Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
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