Project Manager - Data Center Construction

CUMMING GROUP; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 124,000; 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 in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a Construction Project Manager to lead a data center build from design through handover. This role coordinates with developers, construction managers, design consultants, contractors, commissioning teams, equipment vendors, and operations to ensure seamless interfaces across all phases.

It is a hybrid position with strong emphasis on budget, schedule, scope, and quality control.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of construction project management experience on mission-critical or data center projects.
• Experience leading projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Knowledge of data center electrical, mechanical and critical infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the data center construction project from design through operational handover.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, contracts, risks, quality, and change management.
• Coordinate stakeholders to align project objectives, technical requirements, and construction activities.
• Oversee procurement, contractor performance, and construction execution.
• Support design reviews, value engineering, and compliance with project standards and applicable codes.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, project closeout, documentation, and operational readiness.
• Provide regular reporting on project progress, budget, risks, and key milestones to project leadership.
• Foster collaboration among project teams to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure.

Education

BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Tools

MS Office / Project Controls

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!We are hiring a Construction Project Manager to work on a new build data site in Ft. Worth, TX. This role will primarily work on the data hall portion of the data center, housing the racks and coolants. This role coordinates closely with developers, construction managers, design consultants, contractors, commissioning teams, equipment vendors, and operations personnel to manage project interfaces, resolve issues, and ensure seamless integration across all phases of the project. This is a hybrid role. We are hiring a Come join our team!Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the data center construction project from design through operational handover.Manage project scope, budget, schedule, contracts, risks, quality, and change management.Coordinate stakeholders to align project objectives, technical requirements, and construction activities.Oversee procurement, contractor performance, and construction execution.Support design reviews, value engineering, and compliance with project standards and applicable codes.Coordinate commissioning activities, project closeout, documentation, and operational readiness.Provide regular reporting on project progress, budget, risks, and key milestones to project leadership.Foster collaboration among project teams to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure.Knowledge & Skills Required: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.Data center experience highly preferred.Preferred Education and Experience:Education: BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related fieldExperience: 4 to 5 years in Cost & Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditationPreferred Certification: Professional accreditation – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent#LI-VM1Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.The salary range for this full-time role is $93,000.00-$124,000.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:MedicalDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k)401(k) MatchingPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysShort and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance Program