Assistant Project Manager

If you are looking for an opportunity to break away from your silo to grow your career while working on high profile Mission Critical Data Centers, we are looking for you.

We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment.  Join us to do the best work of your career as an Assistant Project Manager at our Boston, MA office. (Hybrid schedule, Seaport District with a four-minute walk from South Station) 

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be partnering with Project Managers and Engineers on large scale mission critical data center projects. Expand your skillset by shadowing Project Managers while gaining knowledge across multiple disciplines and project oversight.  

Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For over 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.

Responsibilities:  

• Support Project Managers, Engineers, Subcontractors, and field personnel
• Contract, Scope and Quality management
• Coordinate deliverables and design reviews
• Assisting with assembly of project documents, drawings, and coordinating distribution
• Maintaining files and documentation control for both internal network and client folders.
• Meet schedules and budgets on projects that can’t fail.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of related background
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Project Management, Engineering, Technical field or equivalent experience
• Client facing communication skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and complete deadline-driven tasks efficiently.
• Analytical thinker with initiative to learn and adapt to various client expectations.

Flexible & Hybrid Culture:

Compensation range is $80,000 to $95,000 plus benefits commensurate with years of experience, geographical location, professional licensure and education.

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts. 

We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we’re proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace.

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