Data Center Project Associate
Align Communications · Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Join the Team!
Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?
At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!
We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.
Position Overview
Align seeks an Entry Level Data Center Project Associate to support the delivery of large-scale data center white space fit-out projects , reporting to a Senior Project Manager.
Align’s Data Center Solutions focus on designing and installing the physical layer of the data center – HVAC; Power Distribution; Structured Low Voltage Cabling and Space Planning.
The Project Associate will be a multi-talented, disciplined individual with an interest in understanding infrastructure and data center technologies. This is a hands-on, field-o riented role offering the opportunity to gain exposure to the full lifecycle of enterprise data center deliver y: from planning and design through installation and build-out.
Associates will be tasked with assisting in trade coordination installing equipment on data center projects, managing project plans, and maintaining documentation.
Associates receive training, while being mentored by senior IT consultants and Project Managers. You will work closely with project managers, subcontractors, and field teams to support active construction and installati on efforts.
- This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and paid training.
- This position is based in the Detroit metro area and will primarily support on-site work at active data center construction projects in Saline, MI.
- Consistent on-site presence is required , working closely with construction teams and subcontractors. Evening and weekend presence may be required depending on site activities.
- Travel up to ~50% may be required depending on project needs.
The ideal candidate will have a combination of technical and soft skills, including the ability to think critically and possess a strong grasp of data analysis. Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent communication and writing skills. This person must be organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site project execution
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ial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k.
- Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-paid holidays
- Cellphone Reimbursement Program
- Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you
- Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable
- Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities
- Employee referral program
Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.
Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.
Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions , provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.
Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.
Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.