Data Center Construction Project Lead

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 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.