Senior Project Manager- Data Center Construction

Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Location: Richmond, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Industry: Electrical Construction / Data Centers

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale electrical construction projects within the rapidly growing data center industry. This opportunity is ideal for a proven construction leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing complex projects, budgets, schedules, and project teams.

The Senior Project Manager will oversee projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale electrical construction projects, including mission-critical and data center facilities.
• Oversee all phases of project execution, from estimating and preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and supervise project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Review project estimates, proposals, contracts, and change orders.
• Monitor project financial performance, including billing, collections, costs, and profitability.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet contractual requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Identify potential project risks and implement effective solutions to minimize delays and cost overruns.
• Manage procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress and resolve issues.
• Mentor and develop project team members while promoting accountability and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in large-scale electrical construction.
• 5+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects involving complex infrastructure.
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large commercial/industrial construction projects strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, project scheduling, and cost management.
• Proven experience managing multimillion-dollar construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Experience with estimating, contract administration, change orders, billing, and financial forecasting.
• Proficiency with construction management software and project scheduling tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Richmond, VA and travel to project sites as needed.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong electrical construction background who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining project profitability, safety, and client satisfaction.

Experience delivering hyperscale data centers or other mission-critical construction projects is highly desirable.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to lead high-profile, large-scale data center construction projects.
• Work in a growing industry with continued demand for mission-critical infrastructure.
• Leadership role with significant responsibility and visibility.
• Opportunity for long-term professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Apply Today

If you have a strong background in electrical construction project management and are ready to take on complex, large-scale data center projects, we encourage you to apply.

EOC

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