Job Details

Associate Project Support Specialist

We are seeking an Associate Project Support Specialist to join our team in Reno. This role is designed to support Project Managers and the project team, specifically assisting a new Project Manager transitioning to the area. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on data center projects, providing significant job security and potential for career advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Track materials, project status, and issues to ensure project timelines are met.
• Communicate effectively to address and mitigate any project issues, such as missing materials, contractor performance, and gate delays.
• Maintain an issues log and use project tracking tools to monitor progress.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure project needs are met and timelines are adhered to.
• Provide detailed reports on project status and any delays encountered.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in project tracking and schedule tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and construction management.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong issues log experience and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in general contracting, electrical subcontracting, engineering, or mechanical companies.
• Experience with RFIs, tracking submittals, and change orders is beneficial.
• Capability to stand firm and articulate project delays and necessary actions to subcontractors.

Work Environment:

This role is on-site at the Switch Data Center located off USA Parkway. The work schedule is Monday through Saturday, approximately 6 AM to 3 PM. This is a long-term, temporary-to-hire position with opportunities for growth into a Project Manager role due to ongoing projects and expansion.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reno, NV.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $40.86/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Reno, NV.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ...@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.