Senior Data Center Construction Lead

cumminggroup; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 232,000; 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 Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and critical infrastructure construction projects from planning through commissioning. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, procurement, and contractor performance while ensuring successful delivery.

Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in data center or large-scale construction, with strong leadership and communication skills, and a background in MEP systems and project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing data center, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, QA/QC, commissioning, and contractor management.
• 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

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting & scheduling

Risk management

MEP systems understanding

Education

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

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and critical infrastructure construction projects from planning through commissioning. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, procurement, and contractor performance while ensuring successful delivery.

Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in data center or large-scale construction, with strong leadership and communication skills, and a background in MEP systems and project controls.