Senior Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Cumming

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 116,000 - 162,000

Full time

7 days ago

Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short/Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction to lead electrical delivery on medium to large projects. You will coordinate a project team, manage scope, cost, and schedule, and ensure safety and quality on a new build data center.

The role requires 9+ years of PM experience in electrical construction, strong communication, and client-facing skills. Competitive salary $115,700–$161,967 with full benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in CM, EE, Eng Tech, or related field preferred.
9+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
Experience with large-scale corporate fit-out, healthcare, data center, or infrastructure projects.
Experience with AV systems, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, and IT-related electrical infrastructure.
Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, codes, and standards.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of electrical construction projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
Assist in development and management of project plans, programs, budgets, and schedules.
Act as Owner's Advisor with primary responsibility for all project phases.
Coordinate design and construction processes with Architect, Contractor and other team members.
Guide Clients through design and construction, focusing on ownership priorities.
Lead contracts activities: negotiating, drafting, and executing.
Manage overall project budget and schedule; report to client regularly.
Lead proposal review, leveling, and client presentations.
Lead selection for consultants and vendors, including RFQ/RFP and term negotiations.

Skills

Electrical Project Management

Budgeting & Scheduling

Client Relations

Contract Negotiation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Electrical Engineering / Engineering Technology

Tools

AV Systems

Structured Cabling

Low-Voltage Systems

IT Infrastructure

Job description

Position Title: Senior Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Location: Austin, TX

Time Type: Full time

Description

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!

The Senior Electrical Project Manager is the lead for electrical related deliverables on a project team for one or more projects of medium to large size or complexity. This position is responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of the project team, appropriate communications with the client, management and control of the scope, cost, and schedule objectives for the project(s) as a whole. The Project Management team's standard is to 'manage each project like we own it'. We are unique in that we provide in-house cost management and project scheduling along with program and project management, in a fully integrated package. With client needs and ethics put above all else, coupled with our inherent competitive advantages, it's no wonder why we've achieved such immense success. Come join our team!

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Construction Project Manager to lead the team on a new build data center site in Martindale, TX. The Senior Electrical Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role oversees project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, client relations, and overall project execution to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of electrical construction projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
Assist in the development and management of the project strategic plans and program initiatives to meet the goals and needs of the Owner.
Act as Owner's Advisor with primary responsibility for all phases of project.
Manage overall planning, design, and construction process and orchestrate all activities related to design and construction.
Guide Clients through the complexities of design and construction, with a focus on incorporation of ownership priorities into design, construction logistics and sequencing, as well as design management of the architecture and engineering teams.
Coordinate with the Architect, Contractor, and other project team members to meet the project objectives and resolve issues.
Lead all elements related to contracts; including negotiating, drafting and executing.
Manage overall project budget and schedule. Report to project team and client on a regular basis.
Lead proposal review, leveling and analysis and present to the Client.
Lead selection process for all consultants and vendors, including preparation of RFQ/RFP, researching and comparing firms undeconsideration, and recommending and negotiating optimum business terms. This also includes team selection within firms.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred
9+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
Experience managing large-scale corporate fit-out, healthcare, mission-critical, data center, higher education, or infrastructure projects.
Experience with AV (audio-visual) systems, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, and IT-related electrical infrastructure, including coordination with technology integrators and network teams.
Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, codes, and industry standards. Proven experience managing projects with significant electrical scopes and multi-million-dollar budgets.
Firm knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials and sequences, and architectural/construction drawings and specifications.
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as business presentation skills.
The ability to effectively interface with all levels of management and staff across organizational lines, including other client business units.
Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines.

#LI-VM1

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

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.

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.

Learn more about what a great organization we are here.

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 it relates 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.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.