Assistant Construction Manager - Data Centers

We are representing a prestigious international construction firm that is widely regarded for delivering complex, missioncritical projects across global markets. The organisation operates as an employeeowned business (ESOP), offering longterm alignment, stability, and a strong culture of technical excellence and accountability.Our client is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager with a Data Center specialism to support the delivery of highvalue, technically complex projects. This opportunity is well suited to candidates coming from a general contracting background who want to deepen their exposure to largescale, designbuild environments.The RoleThe Assistant Construction Manager will support senior project leadership in the planning, coordination, and execution of data center construction projects. The position is handson, requiring close interaction with subcontractors, design teams, and internal project controls functions.Key responsibilities include:Supporting daytoday construction oversight on active data center projectsAssisting with project planning, sequencing, and shortterm lookahead schedulingSupporting cost development activities, including forecasting and budget trackingAssisting with the review, preparation, and management of change ordersSupporting subcontract procurement, administration, and performance managementParticipating in RFP preparation, bid evaluation, and award recommendationsCoordinating with design teams in a designbuild delivery environmentSupporting quality, safety, and schedule objectives throughout constructionRequired Experience & Skills4-7 years of construction management experience within a general contracting environmentStrong understanding of construction sequencing, means and methods, and field operationsExperience supporting cost control, scheduling, and contract administration activitiesExposure to subcontract negotiation, RFPs, and competitive bid processesExperience working on designbuild construction projectsStrong coordination and communication skills across multiple project stakeholdersPreferred ExperienceDirect experience working on or helping to deliver data center projectsExperience supporting or leading portions of missioncritical or technically complex buildsExperience on fastpaced projects with demanding safety, quality, and schedule requirementsWhy This OpportunityJoin a highly respected international contractor with a strong global reputationEmployeeowned structure offering longterm career alignment and financial participationExposure to repeat data center programs and technically challenging projectsClear pathways for progression into Construction Manager and Project Manager roles