Construction Manager (Electrical Engineering)

Ascendion; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Boydton, VA is seeking a Construction Manager (Electrical Engineering) to oversee the electrical engineering aspects of a datacenter project. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in electrical engineering, especially in datacenter design. Responsibilities include managing site inspections, ensuring compliance with design specifications, and collaborating with project teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience specific to datacenter electrical engineering.
• Experience with electrical power monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site electrical engineering representative throughout construction.
• Perform regular site walks and site inspections.
• Review construction drawings and specifications for compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Datacenter electrical engineering

Construction drawings review

Design of electrical systems

Power distribution systems

Job description

Construction Manager (Electrical Engineering)

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.

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

• Build the coolest tech for 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

About the Role:

Job Title: Construction Manager (Electrical Engineering)

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the on-site electrical engineering and project management representative throughout construction of a multi-year datacenter campus development.
• Perform regular site walks and site inspections to observe progress, review construction versus design intent, review all benchmarking to ensure standard and quality are met, and flag potential concerns for engineering review.
• Facilitate and participate in a close working relationship with all site personnel – attending construction-based quality and assurance meetings, attend schedule and milestone review sessions, close monitoring of overall project management, Electrical, and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) related risk items with the Architectural Engineering (AE) subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Review construction drawings, specifications, design guides/standards, sequences of operation, and commissioning documents for technical compliance.
• Support and oversight of submittal review, Request For Invoice (RFI) responses, and commissioning activities.
• Facilitate timely response and enable seamless project execution.
• Possess a high level of understanding of commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and requirements documents is essential.
• Working knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
• Must possess excellent leadership competencies and a willingness to collaborate and work cross- functionally to maximize business results and positive customer experiences.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to be used at varying levels of business up to and including business executives.
• Able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment and do so with an even temperament.

Skills Required:

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience specific to datacenter electrical engineering.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, project specifications, and equipment submittals against construction activities to track progress and review potential issues.
• Experience with the design and operation of electrical systems, power distribution systems, backup power systems, electrical power monitoring systems, the control diagrams, sequence of operation for the electrical controls systems, overall network architecture and communication protocols.

Location: Boydton, VA

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $185,000- $225,000 Annually. Factors which 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, 10-15 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year, Ascendion Learning Management System

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Ascendion is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.