Construction Manager

Ascendion; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

5 personal days annually

10-15 days of paid vacation

6 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Ascendion Learning Management System access

Job summary

Ascendion is looking for a Construction Manager - Data Center Construction to oversee onsite delivery of data center projects. This role involves coordinating between contractors and stakeholders to ensure timely and safe project execution.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in mission-critical environments, strong documentation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various teams. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a competitive salary and vacation days.

Qualifications

• Experience in mission-critical construction delivery, preferably in data center environments.
• Strong field documentation discipline and attention to technical detail.
• Proven ability to work within high-compliance construction settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily onsite field activities and verify progress against plans.
• Monitor critical-path activities and drive mitigation actions to preserve schedule integrity.
• Coordinate with general contractors and trades to maintain alignment on sequencing.

Skills

Mission-critical construction delivery

Field documentation discipline

High-compliance construction settings

Commissioning and turnover processes

Coordination and communication skills

Collaboration with contractor and client teams

Education

Background in construction management

Engineering or project coordination background

Job description

Job Title

Construction Manager - Data Center Construction

Location

Onsite in Atlanta, GA | Charlotte, NC | Boydton, VA | Columbus, OH | Indiana (Multiple headcount in each location)

About the Role

The Construction Manager - Data Center Construction will serve as the onsite owner’s-representative, supporting safe, schedule‑aligned delivery and commissioning readiness across data center projects.

This role is responsible for overseeing daily field execution, coordinating among contractors and stakeholders, identifying risks and constraints, and ensuring smooth project delivery from construction through commissioning.

Core Responsibilities

• Daily Execution Oversight: Oversee daily onsite field activities, verify progress against plans, and support quick issue resolution to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Schedule Health Support: Participate in look‑ahead planning, monitor critical‑path activities, and drive mitigation actions to preserve schedule integrity.
• Contractor Coordination: Coordinate with general contractors, trades, and commissioning agents to maintain alignment on sequencing and dependencies.
• Technical Workflow Support: Review RFIs, submittals, MOPs, and work plans; ensure documentation aligns with project specifications and field conditions.
• Commissioning Readiness Enablement: Track deficiencies, verify system installations, and confirm readiness for IST, turnover, and commissioning activities.
• Standardized Field Reporting: Prepare daily reports, photo logs, and progress updates for leadership, maintaining transparency and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in mission‑critical construction delivery, preferably in data center environments
• Strong field documentation discipline and attention to technical detail
• Proven ability to work within high‑compliance construction settings
• Familiarity with commissioning and turnover processes
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate with multiple contractor and client teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with IST readiness, turnover packages, and commissioning procedures
• Background in construction management, engineering, or project coordination
• Experience managing construction issue logs and field reporting

Key Success Factors

• Safe and consistent field execution
• Timely identification and mitigation of risks
• Clear communication across project stakeholders
• Reliable and standardized documentation throughout the construction lifecycle

Salary Range

The salary for this position is between $150K-$170K USD annually. Pay within this range may vary based on geography, experience, skills, and applicable qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• 5 personal days annually
• 10‑15 days of paid vacation
• 6 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Ascendion Learning Management System access