Construction Manager - Data Center

About Ascendion :

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.

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• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

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About the Role:

Position: Construction Manager - Data Center

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee and coordinate construction activities, vendor integration, and project execution for large-scale data center projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, budgeting, and process improvement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and under budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Processes:

• Develop and implement best practices for cost-effective project execution.
• Manage the selection, contracting, and integration of multiple vendors and partners.
• Drive deployment of scalable solutions that can be leveraged across projects.
• Facilitate decision-making to optimize schedules, resolve challenges, and manage change effectively.
• Apply influence, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking to recommend solutions.

Communication & Coordination:

• Serve as the single point of contact for project development and delivery.
• Review project cost metrics, KPIs, invoices, and process updates.
• Organize and lead vendor and contractor meetings, integrating lessons learned into future projects.
• Attend owner/architect/contractor (OAC) meetings and other project discussions, providing regular updates.
• Report project progress on scope, schedule, and budget on a weekly basis or as required.

Project Accountability & Compliance:

• Develop, manage, and report on project safety, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain direct fiscal responsibility for the approved project budget.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and industry best practices.
• Oversee and manage project teams, ensuring performance meets expectations.
• Prepare RFPs, PERs, and other project approval documentation.
• Review and approve vendor/contractor scopes of work and site/building plans.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 years of construction management experience, ideally in data center projects.
• Strong expertise in budget management and cost control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and other relevant software.

Salary Range: $ 114000 - 128000 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 day 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 day of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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