Construction Project manager

Ascendion; Ashburn (VA); 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

5 personal days per year

Paid vacation

Job summary

Ascendion is a leading digital engineering solutions company seeking a Construction Project Manager in Ashburn, VA. The role supports leased datacenter projects, coordinating schedules, stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with our standards while driving project execution and readiness.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of construction PM experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to learn Power BI and automation tools.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years’ experience in construction project management.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems and structured cabling basics.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn Power BI and automation tools.
• Education in engineering and construction is preferred.

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 & written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Engineering or construction background preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

Power BI

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: Ashburn,VA

Explain a typical day in the role.:

• Assist LCM in tracking project milestones, RFS dates, and early access requirements.
• Visit project job sites on a weekly basis to asses the project progress and compare that to the project schedule.
• Maintain project documentation and update dashboards for progress reporting.
• Monitor task completion and potential risks or delays.
• Support sequencing for RNI early access activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (ITIM, Security) and external lease providers under LCM guidance.
• Prepare meeting notes, action trackers, and follow-up communications.
• Ensure contractors adhere to safety standards and reporting requirements.
• Assist compliance audits and documentation reviews.
• Monitor budgets and validate invoices against approved scopes.
• Track lease partner deliverables and elevate discrepancies.
• Learn and apply tools (Power BI) for reporting and automation.
• Contribute to improving workflows and reducing risk.

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.

Role Overview
Construction Project Manager supports leased datacenter projects by assisting the LCM in managing schedules, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with our standards. This role is ideal for individuals seeking career progression to full LCM responsibilities, focusing on project execution and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• CPM in tracking project milestones, RFS dates, and early access requirements.
• Visit project job sites on a weekly basis to assess the project progress and compare that to the project schedule.
• Maintain project documentation and update dashboards for progress reporting.
• Monitor task completion and potential risks or delays.
• Support sequencing for RNI early access activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (ITIM, Security) and external lease providers under LCM guidance.
• Prepare meeting notes, action trackers, and follow-up communications.
• Ensure contractors adhere to safety standards and reporting requirements.
• Assist compliance audits and documentation reviews.
• Monitor budgets and validate invoices against approved scopes.
• Track lease partner deliverables and elevate discrepancies.
• Learn and apply M tools (Power BI) for reporting and automation.
• Contribute to improving workflows and reducing risk.

Required Qualifications

• 8-12 years’ experience in construction project management.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems and structured cabling basics.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in M Office and willingness to learn Power BI and automation tools.
• Education in engineering and construction is preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Interest in career progression to full LCM responsibilities.
• Collaboration and teamwork focus must be top priority to mirror One Team.

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.

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

Work and education experience in engineering and/or construction management.

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, Visio etc.

Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills(8-10 years:)

• MEP knowledge
• Core & Shell Construction
• Project Management / Coordination
• Infrastructure and IT experience

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• 10+ years experience required.

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]
• [10-15 days of paid vacation time]
• [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]

The paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/ State]

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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.