Senior Project Manager: Data Center Construction Leader

CUMMING GROUP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 202,000; 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 in the United States seeks 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, quality, procurement, and contractor performance to deliver successful outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across clients, engineering, QA/QC, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• 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, 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 from planning to closeout.
• Develop and manage scope, schedules, budgets, cash flow, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate activities among clients, engineering teams, contractors, QA/QC, and commissioning teams.
• Oversee MEP systems, construction quality, safety, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Support procurement: RFPs, bid evaluation, contractor selection, contracts.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions for schedule/cost/technical risks.
• Review drawings, change orders, and technical documentation.
• Provide clear reporting and leadership to drive cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

QA/QC

Contract management

MEP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Cumming Group in the United States seeks 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, quality, procurement, and contractor performance to deliver successful outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across clients, engineering, QA/QC, and commissioning.