Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Cumming Group

. Lead customer-specific construction and fit-out scope within large-scale data center projects .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $121,200 - $169,667 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale data center construction projects, including design, procurement, construction, and operational handoff. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing customer relationships while ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and risk management.

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Data Center Project ManagementConstruction SequencingBudget ManagementCustomer-Facing CommunicationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementCost EstimationChange Order ManagementProcurement PlanningDesign CoordinationMechanical Systems KnowledgeElectrical Systems KnowledgeCommissioning ProcessesProject SchedulingCritical Infrastructure Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipNegotiationProblem-SolvingCommunicationMultitasking

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in ConstructionBS in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical ProjectsData Center DesignFit-OutTurnoverStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead customer-specific construction and fit-out scope within large-scale data center projects
Coordinate customer requirements with design, engineering, construction, procurement, commissioning, and operations teams
Manage scope, budget, schedule, procurement, risk, and change management through turnover
Review customer requirements and impacts to architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, security, and life-safety systems
Lead design coordination and technical reviews with customers, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
Develop scopes of work, bid packages, cost estimates, and procurement plans
Manage change orders, commercial impacts, and cost recovery related to customer-driven changes
Track long-lead equipment and materials and drive procurement to protect project milestones
Coordinate field execution with General Contractors, trade partners, vendors, commissioning teams, and customer representatives
Monitor progress, critical-path activities, and project risks; drive mitigation and recovery plans as needed
Serve as a primary customer interface throughout construction, commissioning, and turnover
Lead punch list, closeout, documentation, and operational readiness activities
Provide regular reporting on cost, schedule, procurement, risk, and key customer commitments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing data center, mission-critical, industrial, or other complex construction projects
Strong understanding of data center design, construction, fit-out, commissioning, and turnover
Experience managing projects from design through construction and operational handoff
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, security, and other critical systems
Experience with budgets, cost estimates, contracts, change orders, procurement, and commercial negotiations
Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, long-lead procurement, and risk management
Ability to manage contractors, consultants, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams
Strong customer-facing communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
6+ years of construction project management experience, including mission-critical or data center projects
Proven experience managing projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
Knowledge of data center electrical, mechanical, and critical infrastructure systems
Experience managing contractors, consultants, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships
BS in Construction, Engineering, or related field is preferred
8+ years experience in project management, preferably on data center builds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Short and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program