Senior Commissioning 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 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

Position Title: Senior Commissioning Project Manager - Data Center Construction Location: Austin, TX Req Id: JR103805 Time Type: Full time

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!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Project Manager to lead the delivery and commissioning of large-scale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects in Austin, TX. This role will oversee all phases of project execution and commissioning, from design review and procurement through startup, integrated systems testing (IST), and final turnover. The ideal candidate will ensure critical systems are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and meet the highest standards of reliability and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and commissioning activities from design through construction, testing, and turnover.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact, managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate owners, engineers, contractors, vendors, utility providers, and testing firms to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review design packages, equipment submittals, system diagrams, protection studies, and commissioning requirements.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, startup procedures, functional performance tests, integrated systems testing (IST), deficiency logs, and final commissioning documentation.
• Oversee installation, startup, commissioning, and testing of critical infrastructure systems, including power distribution, backup power, controls, and related facility systems.
• Verify equipment performance, operational readiness, and compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and safety protocols.
• Manage contractor performance, procurement activities, contract administration, change management, and project reporting.
• Lead project meetings, resolve technical issues, and provide leadership throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Travel as required to support projects across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, commissioning, mission-critical facilities, data centers, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of critical facility infrastructure, power distribution systems, backup power systems, controls, and facility operations.
• Experience leading startup, commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover for large-scale data center or mission-critical projects.
• Knowledge of NFPA, IEEE, NETA, ASHRAE, and industry commissioning best practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, multi-million-dollar budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership, client-facing communication, negotiation, and technical documentation skills.

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Cumming 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 $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

About_Us:

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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