Construction Project manager

Ascendion; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; 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: 5 per year

Paid vacation 10–15 days

Job summary

Ascendion seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to support leased data center projects. You will assist the Lead Construction Manager with schedules, stakeholder coordination, and compliance, aiming for progression to full leadership with a strong focus on execution and readiness.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years in PM/coordination in large-scale facilities, MEP expertise, and comfort with Power BI reporting and budgets.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in construction project management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems in large-scale commercial or data center projects.
• Experience with Core & Shell construction in mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems and structured cabling fundamentals.
• Excellent coordination, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to learn Power BI and other reporting tools.
• Engineering or related technical education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Construction Manager by tracking milestones and Ready-for-Service dates.
• Maintain project documentation and dashboards for progress reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams, security, and external lease providers under guidance.
• Prepare meeting notes, action trackers, and status updates.
• Assist with compliance audits, inspections, and documentation reviews.
• Monitor budgets and validate invoices against scopes of work.
• Track lease partner deliverables and escalate discrepancies and delays.

Skills

MEP knowledge

Core & Shell Construction

Project Management / Coordination

Infrastructure and IT experience

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Learn more at https://ascendion.com/ .

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion ® . AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

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.

Role Overview
The Construction Project Manager (CPM) supports leased data center projects by assisting the Lead Construction Manager (LCM) in managing schedules, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project standards and requirements. This role is ideal for individuals seeking career progression into full construction leadership responsibilities, with a strong focus on project execution, site coordination, and operational readiness.
Responsibilities

• Support the LCM in tracking project milestones, Ready-for-Service (RFS) dates, and early access requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and update dashboards for progress reporting.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, technical integration teams, security teams, and external lease providers under LCM guidance.
• Prepare meeting notes, action trackers, status updates, and follow-up communications.
• Assist with compliance audits, inspections, and documentation reviews.
• Monitor project budgets and validate invoices against approved scopes of work.
• Track lease partner deliverables and elevate discrepancies, risks, and delays.

Required Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in construction project management, construction coordination, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems within large-scale commercial or data center construction projects.
• Experience with Core & Shell construction, preferably within large-scale mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems and structured cabling fundamentals.
• Strong project coordination, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to learn and utilize Power BI, automation, and other project reporting tools.
• Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical education is preferred.

Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each: 8-10 years:

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

Salary and Other Compensation:

The salary for this position is between $180,000 - $200,000 USD annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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 pertains to the City/ State
• 10-15 days of paid vacation time
• 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year
• Ascendion Learning Management System

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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.