Senior Data Center Project Manager

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and critical infrastructure construction projects in Canada. You will oversee scope, budget, schedule, risk, QA/QC, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery from planning through turnover.

You will coordinate among clients, engineering teams, contractors, and commissioning teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion while optimizing procurement and contractor performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8+ 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Problem-solving

Hyperscale data centers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and critical infrastructure construction projects in Canada. You will oversee scope, budget, schedule, risk, QA/QC, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery from planning through turnover.

You will coordinate among clients, engineering teams, contractors, and commissioning teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion while optimizing procurement and contractor performance.