Senior Project Manager

Are you ready for your next challenge as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within the Data Center Construction industry?

Location: Richmond Virginia:

Compensation:

Project Manager $140K–$185K

Senior Project Manager $170K–$215K

Generous relocation making this a great opportunity for candidates open to relocating to Richmond, VA.

In this role, you will lead a team to manage the construction of large-scale Data Centers. Reporting to a Director or Vice President. You will oversee project management, estimating, billing, collections, team development.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

● Compliance with company, client, and project policies

● Job site safety and adherence to company national policies

● Generate estimates, review project proposals

● Establish project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation

● Supervise project execution to meet design, budget, and schedule requirements

● Collaborate with the customer to clarify and meet expectations before, during, and after project completion

● Coordinate activities of staff and subcontractors

● Work directly with vendors to ensure timely procurement and delivery

● Lead efforts for billing early and collecting often

● Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and address issues

● Develop and maintain strong client and employee relationships

● Assist leadership in the planning of future labor/material needs of the project

● Provide consistent reports and updates to senior management

● Forecast financial direction to course correct as needed

● Develop project scopes and budgets

● Manage RFPs and Change Management Forms

● Mentor and supervise subordinates to support their development

● Internal drive for continuous growth both personally and professionally

Education & Experience

REQUIRED

● 10+ years of Construction Project Management experience

● 5+ years of Electrical Project Management for large scale, complex Electrical/Critical Power Infrastructure projects, including Data Centers installations

● Experience with Data Center electrical distribution systems, cabling, and white space fit-out

● Experience with retrofits in operational facilities and cross-discipline critical facility systems

● Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems

● Ability to work calmly under deadlines and external pressure

● Commitment to continuous improvement of communication, organization and leadership skills

● Effective scheduling and delegation to accomplish tasks on time

● Tactful conflict resolution and problem solving abilities

PREFERRED

● Mission Critical Project experience

● Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, etc.), paired with industry experience OR an overall appropriate combination of certification(s), experience, and education (journeyman or master electrician’s license)

● Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI-Scheduling Professional (SP)

● Experience with Microsoft Suite, COINS, and ConEst

Benefits

● Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Insurance - 100% of the premium covered

● 401k retirement and matching

● Life Insurance

● Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

● Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

● Flexible Spending Accounts

● Paid Vacation & Holidays

● Tuition Reimbursement Program

● Wellness Program

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.