Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction
About The Position
Cumming Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and critical infrastructure construction projects from planning through commissioning and turnover. The role manages project scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, procurement, contractor performance, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project execution and delivery. The position involves coordinating clients, engineering teams, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, QA/QC, and commissioning teams, while overseeing MEP systems and construction quality, safety, testing, and commissioning activities.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience managing data center, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects.
- Strong understanding of MEP systems, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, QA/QC, commissioning, and contractor management.
- Ability to interpret engineering and construction documents and manage complex technical projects.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with hyperscale data centers, critical infrastructure, or AWS environments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of project delivery, including planning, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout.
- Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, cash flow, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate activities among clients, engineering teams, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, QA/QC, and commissioning teams.
- Oversee MEP systems, construction quality, safety, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Support procurement efforts, including RFP development, bid evaluation, contractor selection, and contract administration.
- Monitor project performance, identify schedule, cost, or technical risks, and implement corrective actions.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, change orders, and technical construction documentation.
- Provide clear reporting and leadership while driving cross-functional collaboration and successful project outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
