Construction Manager

IAPMO Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; 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

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Construction Manager to lead data center MEP site activities in South Hill, VA. You will oversee day-to-day onsite work, coordinate civil and MEP trades, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and manage subcontractors and field teams.

Qualifications include 7+ years in ground-up construction, strong civil and MEP experience, and proven ability to drive schedules and coordinate underground utilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience in superintendent/senior superintendent or construction manager roles.
• Strong experience managing ground-up construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in civil construction and MEP.
• Experience with underground electrical, plumbing, and utility infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate field activities.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, quality control, and onsite execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day onsite construction activities for ground-up projects, ensuring safety, schedule and quality.
• Supervise civil construction activities including site prep, earthwork, foundations, and underground utilities.
• Coordinate underground electrical, plumbing, and other utility installations.
• Manage and coordinate MEP construction activities, including mechanical and electrical systems installation.
• Coordinate general contractors, subcontractors, field teams, and stakeholders to maintain progress.
• Monitor project schedules, identify delays, resolve field issues, and ensure milestones.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and safety standards.
• Support inspections, testing, commissioning readiness, and handover activities.

Skills

Construction management

Ground-up projects

Civil construction

MEP coordination

Subcontractor management

Schedule management

Safety/quality compliance

Job description

About Ascendion

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 innovative technology and infrastructure 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 best-in-class training programs and hands-on project experience.
• Be part of a community of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for technology.

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.

Job Title: Construction Manager - Data Center Construction - MEP

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day onsite construction activities for ground-up projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and according to quality standards.
• Supervise civil construction activities, including site preparation, earthwork, foundations, and underground utilities.
• Coordinate underground electrical, plumbing, and other utility installations.
• Manage and coordinate MEP construction activities, including mechanical and electrical systems installation.
• Coordinate general contractors, subcontractors, field teams, and other project stakeholders to maintain construction progress.
• Monitor project schedules, identify potential delays, resolve field issues, and ensure construction milestones are met.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, construction drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Support inspections, testing, commissioning readiness, and project handover activities.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience, preferably in a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent role or construction Manager.
• Strong experience managing ground-up construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in civil construction and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing).
• Experience with underground electrical, plumbing, and utility infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, coordinate field activities, and drive project schedules.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, quality control, and onsite execution.

Location: Onsite in South Hill, VA

Salary Range:

The salary for this position is between $150K-$180K USD annually. Pay within this range may vary based on geography, experience, skills, and applicable qualifications.

Benefits:

Eligible employees may receive the following 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]