Senior Data Center Construction Lead

Cumming Group; Elkridge (MD); 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 turnover. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, procurement, and contractor performance while ensuring successful delivery and strong stakeholder communication.

This role requires guiding cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time project execution across complex environments, including hyperscale data centers and

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 understanding of MEP systems, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, QA/QC, commissioning, and contractor management.
• Ability to interpret engineering and construction documents and manage complex technical projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• 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

MEP systems

Budgeting

Scheduling

QA/QC

Contractor management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or 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 turnover. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, procurement, and contractor performance while ensuring successful delivery and strong stakeholder communication.

This role requires guiding cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time project execution across complex environments, including hyperscale data centers and