Construction Manager

Ascendion; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; 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

Personal days

Paid vacation

Holidays and floating holiday

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Construction Manager in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role focuses on planning, directing, and coordinating activities across engineering, R&D, financial systems, and product roll-out.

You will lead projects, drive proposals, and ensure staff competence while managing contracts and costs. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, PMI/PMP certification, and 8–10 years of experience in construction management or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 8-10 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans and directing technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign and evaluate work, and oversee staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resources, and market demand to plan feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff on project specs.
• Review and approve contracts and cost estimates.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Production processes

Strategic planning

Resource allocation

Production methods

MS Office/Apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

PMI or PMP certification

8–10 years experience

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Visio

Job description

Ascendion is a full service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands

Solve complex problems - and learn new skills

Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients

Master your craft with leading training programs and hands—on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Title: Construction Manager

Location:Annapolis Junction,Maryland

Summary:

• The main function of a construction manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 8 -10 years experience required.

Title: Construction Manager

Location:Annapolis Junction,Maryland

Summary:

• The main function of a construction manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 8 -10 years experience required.

Explain a typical day in the role.:

• Construction manager role will be in charge of keeping track of all construction activities from the constructability, schedule, QAQC, and safety standpoint.

What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?:

• Data Center construction.

Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each:

• Construction management
• Ability to work with different stakeholders to support best interest
• Growth and proactive mindset.

Thanks

Salary Range: $1,80,000 - 1,90,000 Annually -Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [long-term disability insurance [short-term disability insurance]
• [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/ State]
• [10-15 days of paid vacation time]
• [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]