Senior Data Center Project Leader - Mission-Critical Focus

CUMMING GROUP; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking an experienced 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, quality, procurement, contractor performance, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery.

Youll coordinate among clients, engineering teams, contractors, QA/QC, and commissioning groups, overseeing MEP systems, safety, testing, and commissioning.

Qualifications

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

Budgeting

Scheduling

QA/QC

Contractor management

MEP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Project Controls Software

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking an experienced 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, quality, procurement, contractor performance, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery.

Youll coordinate among clients, engineering teams, contractors, QA/QC, and commissioning groups, overseeing MEP systems, safety, testing, and commissioning.