Senior Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Cumming Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

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 seeks a Senior Electrical Construction Project Manager to lead electrical construction on data center projects in Martindale, TX. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, and client relations to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating with architects and IT teams, guiding design-construction, and ensuring ownership-priority alignment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

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 with large-scale corporate fit-out, healthcare, data center, or mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of electrical construction projects from planning to closeout.
• Develop and manage project strategic plans and program initiatives to meet Owner goals.
• Act as Owner’s Advisor with primary responsibility for all phases of the project.
• Coordinate with Architect, Contractor, and other team members to meet objectives and resolve issues.
• Lead contracts: negotiating, drafting, and executing.
• Monitor and report on project budget and schedule to client and team.
• Lead proposal reviews and vendor selection, including RFQ/RFP processes.

Education

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

Job 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.

The PM 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!

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.

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 they relate 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.

The 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.

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