Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aligned Data Centers is a data center company focused on innovative infrastructure solutions and operational excellence. The Associate Project Manager - Power Generation supports the planning, execution, and delivery of power infrastructure projects, coordinating schedules, budgets, procurement, construction activities, commissioning, and stakeholder updates across the data center portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing the full project lifecycle for power generation initiatives, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and closeout documentation
- Coordinate with internal teams — including facilities, electrical engineering, construction, and operations — as well as external contractors, equipment vendors, and utility providers
- Track project milestones, deliverables, and action items; maintain accurate project schedules and status reports using PM tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
- Support procurement activities including RFP preparation, vendor quote reviews, and purchase order tracking
- Monitor project budgets, flag variances, and assist in forecasting spending for power generation capital projects
- Attend and document site walks, construction meetings, and commissioning activities; maintain detailed meeting minutes and follow up on open items
- Help ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable electrical codes, NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and company safety policies
- Assist in coordinating outage windows, power maintenance events, and generator load bank testing with operations teams to minimize impact to live data center environments
- Maintain project files, as-built drawings, equipment submittals, and commissioning records in accordance with document control standards
- Provide regular project status updates to senior PMs and stakeholders
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
- 1–3 years of project coordination or project management experience, preferably in fossil power construction, Data Center Facilities, critical facilities, utilities, or heavy construction
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with contractors, engineers, and leadership
- Ability to work on-site at data center facilities
- Travel is between 25% and 50% monthly
- This role operates primarily on-site at data center facilities and active construction environments. Candidates must be comfortable working around energized electrical equipment and adhering to strict safety protocols. Some after-hours or weekend availability may be required to support outage coordination or critical project milestones
- Basic familiarity with power generation systems such as Turbine generators, Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, Fuel Cells, Transformers, UPS systems, PDUs, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and switchgear is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management software (Smartsheet, Procore, MS Project) preferred
- PMP, PMI-CP or CAPM certification, or active pursuit of certification, is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants
- FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
- Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
- Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives
- Bonus opportunities
- Professional development opportunities
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