Yates Construction
Assistant Project Manager II (Overnight shift)
Yates Construction, Red Oak, Texas, United States, 75154
Assistant Project Manager II (Overnight Shift, Data Center Construction)
The Assistant Project Manager II (APMII) builds on the skills and experience gained from the APM I role and provides critical support to the Project Manager on data center construction projects, specifically during overnight operations. Working under direct supervision, the APMII manages trade partners, assists with procurement and buyout, and oversees the change management process. Integrated into the nighttime field management team, the APMII helps maintain continuity between day and night operations and is expected to mentor others in foundational project procedures. This role plays a key part in ensuring 24/7 progress on fast‑paced, mission‑critical data center builds.
Primary Duties Project Support & Coordination
Support the Project Manager in completing tasks and assignments during overnight operations.
Coordinate work with owner representatives, commissioning agents, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors working night shifts.
Review project contract documents, specifications, and drawings with a focus on MEP‑heavy data center scopes.
Identify and assist in resolving field and design issues that arise during overnight work.
Meetings, Documentation & Communication
Participate in or lead nighttime coordination meetings to manage labor, sequencing, and MEP integration.
Document updates for owner meetings and ensure seamless handoff to daytime management teams.
Maintain accurate logs of nightly progress, issues, and safety observations.
Quality, Compliance & Field Support
Ensure work performed overnight meets data center quality standards, commissioning requirements, and contract specifications.
Develop and manage non‑compliance lists and ensure corrective actions are tracked.
Provide field support to superintendents and project managers to maintain contract compliance, quality control, and site organization.
Assist with project close‑out activities, including punch list coordination during overnight shifts.
Trade Management & Preconstruction Support
Develop scopes of work for subcontractors, particularly MEP, low‑voltage, and critical‑systems trades.
Perform constructability reviews with a focus on data center infrastructure (electrical rooms, mechanical yards, white space, etc.).
Attend preconstruction meetings with subcontractors prior to each phase of work.
Schedule & Production Tracking
Monitor overnight field progress against the project plan and assist in developing recovery plans when needed.
Support quality control in accordance with the project’s QA/QC program, including MEP inspections and equipment installation verification.
Assist in developing and updating the CPM schedule and communication nightly progress to the Scheduler.
Maintain and update the site logistics plan for overnight operations.
Track critical path production charts and forecast progress for mission‑critical systems.
Participate in bid package preparation and procurement activities.
Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with bid openings and tabulations.
Draft subcontracts and purchase orders using company templates.
Manage the change management process, including soliciting, reviewing, and preparing IOCCs with proper backup.
Initiate, prepare, review, track, and distribute RFIs and submittals.
Reporting & Documentation
Document technical, financial, and personnel aspects of the project as they relate to overnight operations.
Assist in preparing monthly owner project status reports, including EOJ documentation.
Participate in EOJ reviews and support cost‑to‑complete updates.
Safety Responsibilities
Uphold all Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices during overnight operations.
Refuse unsafe work and ensure all nighttime activities comply with OSHA, company, and site‑specific safety requirements.
Report incidents, near hits, and hazards immediately.
Participate in safety inspections, pre‑shift meetings, and required training.
Ensure trade partner compliance with safety protocols during night shifts.
Provide suggestions to improve safety and maintain a mature, proactive approach to working safely.
Other Duties
Perform additional tasks as assigned by Project Management to support the successful completion of the data center project.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (experience may substitute).
Minimum of two (2) years of industry experience.
Experience managing trades, preferably in MEP‑intensive or mission‑critical environments.
Knowledge of engineering principles and basic business concepts for cost monitoring.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, blueprints, installation manuals, and engineering/architectural drawings.
Competencies
Mentorship and team support
Strong time management
Excellent organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to work independently during overnight shifts
Physical Demands / Essential Job Functions This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools, equipment, and lifting items (up to 25 lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.
About Yates Construction Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News‑Record, Yates Construction is family‑owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.
Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.
Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.
EEO Statement Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements. Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Primary Duties Project Support & Coordination
Support the Project Manager in completing tasks and assignments during overnight operations.
Coordinate work with owner representatives, commissioning agents, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors working night shifts.
Review project contract documents, specifications, and drawings with a focus on MEP‑heavy data center scopes.
Identify and assist in resolving field and design issues that arise during overnight work.
Meetings, Documentation & Communication
Participate in or lead nighttime coordination meetings to manage labor, sequencing, and MEP integration.
Document updates for owner meetings and ensure seamless handoff to daytime management teams.
Maintain accurate logs of nightly progress, issues, and safety observations.
Quality, Compliance & Field Support
Ensure work performed overnight meets data center quality standards, commissioning requirements, and contract specifications.
Develop and manage non‑compliance lists and ensure corrective actions are tracked.
Provide field support to superintendents and project managers to maintain contract compliance, quality control, and site organization.
Assist with project close‑out activities, including punch list coordination during overnight shifts.
Trade Management & Preconstruction Support
Develop scopes of work for subcontractors, particularly MEP, low‑voltage, and critical‑systems trades.
Perform constructability reviews with a focus on data center infrastructure (electrical rooms, mechanical yards, white space, etc.).
Attend preconstruction meetings with subcontractors prior to each phase of work.
Schedule & Production Tracking
Monitor overnight field progress against the project plan and assist in developing recovery plans when needed.
Support quality control in accordance with the project’s QA/QC program, including MEP inspections and equipment installation verification.
Assist in developing and updating the CPM schedule and communication nightly progress to the Scheduler.
Maintain and update the site logistics plan for overnight operations.
Track critical path production charts and forecast progress for mission‑critical systems.
Participate in bid package preparation and procurement activities.
Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with bid openings and tabulations.
Draft subcontracts and purchase orders using company templates.
Manage the change management process, including soliciting, reviewing, and preparing IOCCs with proper backup.
Initiate, prepare, review, track, and distribute RFIs and submittals.
Reporting & Documentation
Document technical, financial, and personnel aspects of the project as they relate to overnight operations.
Assist in preparing monthly owner project status reports, including EOJ documentation.
Participate in EOJ reviews and support cost‑to‑complete updates.
Safety Responsibilities
Uphold all Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices during overnight operations.
Refuse unsafe work and ensure all nighttime activities comply with OSHA, company, and site‑specific safety requirements.
Report incidents, near hits, and hazards immediately.
Participate in safety inspections, pre‑shift meetings, and required training.
Ensure trade partner compliance with safety protocols during night shifts.
Provide suggestions to improve safety and maintain a mature, proactive approach to working safely.
Other Duties
Perform additional tasks as assigned by Project Management to support the successful completion of the data center project.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (experience may substitute).
Minimum of two (2) years of industry experience.
Experience managing trades, preferably in MEP‑intensive or mission‑critical environments.
Knowledge of engineering principles and basic business concepts for cost monitoring.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, blueprints, installation manuals, and engineering/architectural drawings.
Competencies
Mentorship and team support
Strong time management
Excellent organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to work independently during overnight shifts
Physical Demands / Essential Job Functions This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools, equipment, and lifting items (up to 25 lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.
About Yates Construction Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News‑Record, Yates Construction is family‑owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.
Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.
Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.
EEO Statement Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements. Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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