Assistant Project Manager
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
At Compu Dynamics, we don’t just build infrastructure—we create the backbone of the digital future. As North America’s premier technology infrastructure design‑build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission‑critical data centers for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest‑growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.
Join our growing Project Management Team! Compu Dynamics has an immediate opening for an Assistant Project Manager in Northern Virginia.
Summary / ObjectiveThe Assistant Project Manager (APM) bridges technical and managerial responsibilities, providing tactical project execution and administrative support to Project Managers (PMs) and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs). This role executes tasks with increasing ownership, helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. The APM will engage with vendors, partners, and customers, develop project documentation, and coordinate field and office operations.
EssentialFunctions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Relationship Development- Develop relationships with vendors and partners; execute outreach and relationship‑building efforts under PM guidance.
- Build rapport with customers and serve as a trusted liaison under supervision.
- Act as the main point of contact between project stakeholders under PM direction.
- Conduct and document team and customer meetings, including agendas, meeting notes, and follow‑ups.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and adjust project schedules with oversight.
- Create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and methods of procedure (MOPs) with some independence.
- Coordinate project activities with superintendents, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Manage submittals, RFIs, and coordination processes under PM direction.
- Manage portions of the close‑out process, including inspections, documentation, and final handover to the customer.
- Assist the PM to break out estimates by cost code and enter into Procore.
- Track project financial progress with supervision.
- Prepare and manage change orders under guidance.
- Order project materials and manage vendor relationships with oversight.
- Monitor compliance with project specifications and drawings; support resolution of non‑conforming work.
- Conduct inspections and manage quality processes under PM guidance.
- Track site safety compliance and collaborate with the Safety team on corrective actions.
- Draft and organize contract documents, including owner/prime contracts and change orders.
- Assist in procurement negotiations with partners and vendors.
- Help manage customer contracts and document disputes or claims.
- Support risk tracking and mitigation planning.
- Assist in securing permits and tracking code compliance.
- Delegate daily project tasks to team members with oversight.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, high‑performance team culture.
- Offer informal feedback and mentorship to peers.
- Professionalism: Model professional behavior in communication, meetings, and documentation.
- Exceeding Expectations: Take initiative to enhance project quality and efficiency.
- Mutual Respect: Communicate openly and respectfully, encouraging inclusive collaboration.
- Integrity: Make ethical decisions under pressure and maintain transparency.
- Safety: Actively participate in safety initiatives and promote daily awareness on site.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (Procore preferred).
- Foundational understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications.
- Basic understanding of power…
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