Data Center Telecom Integration Lead

Ascendion; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion seeks a Telecom Integration Manager for a large-scale data center project in Mount Pleasant, WI. You will represent the owner's telecom interests across design, construction, commissioning and handover, focusing on Layer 1 infrastructure, including structured cabling, fiber, pathways and telecom rooms.

You will coordinate with GC, cabling subs, and trades to keep the schedule on track. The role is an on-site oversight and coordination position; you will review drawings, resolve issues,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data center telecom infrastructure on large-scale projects.
• Experience reviewing telecom construction drawings with ability to discuss specific sets.
• Strong Layer 1 expertise: cabling, fiber, grounding, spaces.
• Onsite work in Mount Pleasant, WI for the engagement duration.

Responsibilities

• Represent owner's telecom interests across project lifecycle.
• Review telecom design drawings, shop drawings, and submittals for compliance with owner standards.
• Coordinate telecom scope with general contractors, subcontractors, and trade partners to maintain schedule.
• Oversee installation and testing of structured cabling, fiber, conduit/pathway, cable tray, ladder rack, and telecom rooms without performing hands-on work.
• Identify telecom scope gaps, conflicts, and interferences early and drive resolution with project stakeholders.
• Walk the site across earthwork, foundation, and weather-tight stages to verify installed work matches approved drawings.
• Review RFIs, change orders, and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Support development of commissioning plans, test result review, redlines, and closeout/turnover documentation.
• Track telecom deliverables against project milestones and elevate risks as needed.

Skills

Telecom coordination

Stakeholder management

On-site coordination

Communication

Layer 1 infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

BICSI standards

TIA/EIA standards

NEC for low voltage

Job description

Ascendion seeks a Telecom Integration Manager for a large-scale data center project in Mount Pleasant, WI. You will represent the owner's telecom interests across design, construction, commissioning and handover, focusing on Layer 1 infrastructure, including structured cabling, fiber, pathways and telecom rooms.

You will coordinate with GC, cabling subs, and trades to keep the schedule on track. The role is an on-site oversight and coordination position; you will review drawings, resolve issues,