Data Center Commissioning Lead — Senior PM

Cumming Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Commissioning Project Manager in Austin, TX to lead the delivery and commissioning of large-scale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will oversee design review, procurement, startup, IST, and final turnover, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project management and commissioning for data centers, with strong leadership and client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, commissioning, or large-scale construction.
• Strong understanding of critical facility infrastructure and power systems.
• Experience leading startup, commissioning, IST, and turnover for data centers or mission-critical projects.
• Knowledge of NFPA, IEEE, NETA, ASHRAE standards and commissioning practices.
• Ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership, client-facing communication, negotiation and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and commissioning activities from design through construction, testing, and turnover.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact, managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and communications.
• Coordinate owners, engineers, contractors, vendors, utilities, and testing firms to ensure delivery.
• Review design packages, submittals, system diagrams, and commissioning requirements.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, startup procedures, IST, deficiency logs, and final documentation.
• Oversee installation, startup, commissioning, and testing of critical infrastructure systems.
• Verify equipment performance, readiness, and compliance with project requirements and safety protocols.
• Manage contractor performance, procurement, contract administration, change management, and reporting.
• Lead project meetings, resolve technical issues, and provide leadership throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Negotiation

Technical documentation

Project management

Commissioning

IST testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Commissioning Project Manager in Austin, TX to lead the delivery and commissioning of large-scale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will oversee design review, procurement, startup, IST, and final turnover, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project management and commissioning for data centers, with strong leadership and client-facing communication.