Senior Data Center Project Leader for Critical Infra

cumminggroup; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 202,000; 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 Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and critical infrastructure construction projects from planning through commissioning and turnover.

This role requires strong leadership of scope, budget, schedules, risk, quality, procurement, and contractor performance, with clear stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery across complex teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience managing data center 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

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Related field

Job description

Cumming Group in Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and critical infrastructure construction projects from planning through commissioning and turnover.

This role requires strong leadership of scope, budget, schedules, risk, quality, procurement, and contractor performance, with clear stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery across complex teams.