Associate Project Manager, Procurement

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Associate Project Manager, Procurement

Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions?

At Aligned Data Centers , not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.

We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful!

As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for an Associate Project Manager, Procurement.

The Associate Procurement Project Manager supports the management of the owner-furnished equipment (OFE) supply chain for construction projects under the guidance of the Project Manager, Procurement. This junior role involves assisting with project coordination, vendor communication, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth project execution. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment with moderate supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but not limited to):

· Assist in coordinating project activities related to owner-furnished equipment (OFE).

· Support vendor relationships by facilitating communication and tracking production plans to align with project schedules.

· Track and organize project costs, schedules, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.

· Assist with administrative duties, including data entry across multiple systems and project trackers.

· Setup, manage, track, and communicate project costs, schedules, and documentation.

· Own and maintain all administrative duties associated with project financials, to include but not limited to: requests for proposals, change orders, requests for POs, SOVs, forecasts, cost codes, and invoice reconciliation.

· Supporting project documentation management by creating initial submittals, uploading, downloading, and tracking between fileshare systems (such as Procore, SharePoint, etc).

· Foster positive relationships with all internal and external partners, including OFE vendors, construction teams, contractors, finance/accounting, and engineering.

· Contribute to procurement team efforts to improve processes while meeting project requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent (degree or experience).

· 2-3 years of experience in a business related field.

· Basic understanding of supply chain processes, preferably in data centers or manufacturing.

· Proficiency with computers and industry systems and programs, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office products (especially Excel), database systems, financial systems, Google Suite, internet research, scheduling programs, etc.

· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to multi-task, with good time management and organizational skills.

· Eagerness to learn and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

· Must have a strong attention to detail.

· Ability to maintain discretion and