Assistant Construction Manager
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1218060
Date Posted: 8/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Grand Rapids, MI
Salary: $90,000 - $130,000
Description
Go to end ⇓- Assist in overseeing contractor safety performance
- Assist in controlling project costs by monitoring budget, negotiating with contractors and change orders, and identifying opportunities for cost savings without sacrificing quality
- Identify potential risks early and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the project remains on schedule and within budget
- Assist in managing project schedule, ensuring deadlines are met, and potential delays are addressed
- Facilitate communication among various stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities
- Assist in navigating through the regulatory landscape, ensuring projects comply with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and secure necessary permits
- Have knowledge of critical data center equipment such as Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers, Power Feeders, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units, UPS, CRAH, CRAC
- Assist in providing continuity in the event of unforeseen circumstances or changes in the project team, ensuring that the project's goals and vision remain consistent
- Offer valuable insights and recommendations for cost-effective solutions, helping owners in making informed decisions that balance quality and budget considerations
- Support and work directly with onsite Sr DCCM/PM and mentor other members of the build teams
- As a Construction Manager, serve as the escalation point for complex constructability issues
Requirements:
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies
- Experience working on commercial or multifamily projects or equivalent
- Organizational skills and desire to grow as a ACM into a Construction Manager
- Experience with Blue Beam and/or ProCore is a plus
- Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering construction management/training equivalent
- Experience: 3+ years of construction experience, Navy Civil Engineer Crops, USAF Civil Engineers and US Army/Marine Corps Engineers are a great fit.