Project Manager - BAS Systems

XS Telecom; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

XS Telecom is seeking a Colocation Project Manager in Ashburn, Virginia, to oversee planning and execution of data center colocations. This role requires managing large fiber and copper installations, ensuring projects are delivered safely and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have experience in data centers, with a strong background in project management and infrastructure deployments. The position offers a chance to work with a skilled team dedicated to connecting communities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in data centers or structured cabling infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of fiber and copper structured cabling systems.
• Experience working in live data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large-scale copper and fiber infrastructure projects.
• Define project scope, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Data center infrastructure

Fiber and copper cabling systems

Budget management

Risk assessment

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent

BICSI certification (RCDD preferred)

Tools

DCIM systems

BMS or EPMS

Job description

Wire the Future of Connectivity — Join XS Telecom’s Skilled Team

At XS Telecom, we do more than design and support technology—we connect people, businesses, and communities. With decades of industry expertise and partnerships with communications leaders, our experienced technicians deliver customized network solutions built for today and tomorrow. We are searching for a Colocation Project Manager to join the team.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of data center colocation deployments and structured cabling infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for managing large-scale fiber and copper installations within live and new data center environments, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has experience working within Data Centers or mission‑critical facilities, understands data center infrastructure, and can effectively coordinate between customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver complex deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead multiple large-scale copper and fiber infrastructure projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Define project scope, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Manage project documentation including RFIs, change orders, submittals, and installation reports.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and final turnover of structured cabling and infrastructure deployments.
• Ensure compliance with BICSI, EIA/TIA, and data center operational standards.
• Coordinate installation activities including:
• Structured cabling systems (copper & fiber)
• Fiber backbone infrastructure
• Rack and containment deployments
• Network and colocation equipment installations
• Produce complete project closeout documentation, including as-builts, test results, and turnover packages.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all project activities.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Monitor job cost performance and drive margin improvement.
• Negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Oversee material procurement, subcontractor performance, and resource allocation.
• Identify potential project risks early and implement mitigation strategies.

Client Relationship & Business Development

• Serve as the primary point of contact for colocation customers and stakeholders during project execution.
• Maintain and grow relationships with data center operators, general contractors, electrical contractors, and end users.
• Participate in client meetings, site walk-throughs, and proposal presentations.
• Identify opportunities for additional project scope or new work within existing accounts.
• Develop scopes, estimates, and proposals for new colocation deployments and infrastructure projects.
• Support regional growth initiatives and strategic expansion within the data center market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in data centers, mission‑critical environments, or structured cabling infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of fiber and copper structured cabling systems.
• Experience working in live data center environments.
• Familiarity with data center standards and best practices (BICSI, TIA/EIA).
• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure deployments and installation teams.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing colocation deployments (customer cage builds, rack installs, fiber turn-ups).
• Familiarity with DCIM, BMS, or EPMS systems.
• BICSI certification (RCDD preferred).
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.

Physical Demands

• The requirements below represent the general physical expectations of this role. We recognize that individuals may meet these requirements in different ways, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation so that all qualified individuals can perform the essential functions.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds; some lifting may be required from knee to shoulder height or other levels.
• Ability to carry and transport up to 60 pounds for short distances (up to 20 feet).
• Role requires periods of standing and moving, including stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Work may take place in varied environments that can be cold, hot, noisy, or wet, and may include exposure to odors or fumes.
• If you require accommodation at any point in the hiring process or on the job, we encourage you to let us know.

Additional Information

• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
• This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the position. These may evolve over time in response to business needs.