Senior Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction

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 in Texas leads electrical construction projects from preconstruction to closeout, delivering complex data center, healthcare, and infrastructure work with a strong client focus.

The Senior Electrical Construction Project Manager oversees planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and vendor relations, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and high quality standards on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 9+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
• Experience with large-scale corporate fit-out, healthcare, data center, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Develop and manage project strategic plans and programs to meet owner goals.
• Act as Owner's Advisor for all project phases.
• Oversee design and construction processes and coordinate teams.
• Guide clients through design/construction with ownership priorities.
• Coordinate with architect and contractor to meet objectives.
• Lead contracts: negotiate, draft, execute.
• Manage project budget and schedule; report progress.
• Lead proposal review and supplier selection; prepare RFQ/RFP.
• Select consultants and vendors and negotiate terms.

Skills

Project management

Electrical systems

Communication

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Electrical Engineering

Tools

RFQ/RFP process

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 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The Senior Electrical Project Manager is the lead for electrical related deliverables on a project team for one or more projects of medium to large size or complexity. This position is responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of the project team, appropriate communications with the client, management and control of the scope, cost, and schedule objectives for the project(s) as a whole. The Project Management team\'s standard is to \'manage each project like we own it\'. We are unique in that we provide in-house cost management and project scheduling along with program and project management, in a fully integrated package. With client needs and ethics put above all else, coupled with our inherent competitive advantages, it’s no wonder why we\'ve achieved such immense success. Come join our team!

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Construction Project Manager to lead the team on a new build data center site in Martindale, TX. The Senior Electrical Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role oversees project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, client relations, and overall project execution to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The PM team\'s standard is to \'manage each project like we own it\'. We are unique in that we provide in-house cost management and project scheduling along with program and project management, in a fully integrated package. With client needs and ethics put above all else, coupled with our inherent competitive advantages, it’s no wonder why we\'ve achieved such immense success. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of electrical construction projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Assist in the development and management of the project strategic plans and program initiatives to meet the goals and needs of the Owner.
• Act as Owner’s Advisor with primary responsibility for all phases of project.
• Manage overall planning, design, and construction process and orchestrate all activities related to design and construction.
• Guide Clients through the complexities of design and construction, with a focus on incorporation of ownership priorities into design, construction logistics and sequencing, as well as design management of the architecture and engineering teams.
• Coordinate with the Architect, Contractor, and other project team members to meet the project objectives and resolve issues.
• Lead all elements related to contracts; including negotiating, drafting and executing.
• Manage overall project budget and schedule. Report to project team and client on a regular basis.
• Lead proposal review, leveling and analysis and present to the Client.
• Lead selection process for all consultants and vendors, including preparation of RFQ/RFP, researching and comparing firms undeconsideration, and recommending and negotiating optimum business terms. This also includes team selection within firms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred
• 9+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
• Experience managing large-scale corporate fit-out, healthcare, mission-critical, data center, higher education, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with AV (audio-visual) systems, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, and IT-related electrical infrastructure, including coordination with technology integrators and network teams.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, codes, and industry standards. Proven experience managing projects with significant electrical scopes and multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Firm knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials and sequences, and architectural/construction drawings and specifications.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as business presentation skills.
• The ability to effectively interface with all levels of management and staff across organizational lines, including other client business units.
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines.

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 $115,700.00-$161,966.69 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:

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