Construction Manager

Ascendion; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 197,000; 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 time off

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate non‑IT projects in engineering and construction domains from Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on planning, directing, and integrating technical activities with cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in business or related field and PMI/PMP preferred. Strong communication, cost control, and scheduling skills are essential for success in this fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, problem solving, and attention to detail required.
• Ability to recruit, direct, and evaluate staff while maintaining competence.
• Experience coordinating non-IT projects across engineering, development, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with detailed plans to reach goals and integrate technical activities.
• Recruit, assign, and manage staff, ensuring ongoing staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resources, and market demand to plan feasibility and scope.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing to discuss project specs and procedures.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Production processes

Cost management

Scheduling

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

PMI or PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS 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.

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

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.

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Explain a typical day in the role.:

Attends internal and mainly external (with GC) meetings

Review change orders and investigate entitlement and breif cost analysis

Runs meetings internal and external with GC

Summary:

The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll‑out, etc or any other non‑IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

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.

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 MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio, etc.

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

Has trade/site experience/exposure (med 2-3yrs)

Office experience (med 2-3yrs)

Project management (med 2-3yrs)

Technical skills (med 2-3yrs)

Cost control (med 2-3yrs)

Schedule planning (med 2-3yrs)

Data center experience or mission critical jobs (low 1-2yrs)

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.

PMI or PMP certification preferred.

Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills

Project Management & Schedule Management

Trade / Site Experience or Construction Field Exposure

Technical Construction Knowledge & Cost Management

Thanks

Salary Range: $1,87,200 - 1,97,200 Annually -Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [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]

Preferred Skills

Construction Managem Construction Managem Construction Managem

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.