Senior Construction Project Manager, Data Center

Cumming Group

Senior Construction Project Manager for data center and mission critical infrastructure projects at Cumming Group. Collaborating in a dynamic environment focused on project management and cost efficiency.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $144,300 - $202,033 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost.
Value Engineer the project by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal.
Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
Prepare Project Management plan and fee budget/proposal at the project outset.
Evaluate documents and communicate the client’s specific goals and expectations to all project team members.
Develop and communicate action plans that will lead the project team throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.
Re-evaluate the contract scope of work as the project progresses against the goals, expectations, and the needs of the client, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
Coordinate with cost management group as applicable for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
Organize and maintain framework for project team processes and record keeping of electronic and physical documents.
Drive the permitting process by designing team documents to be submitted to various local, state, and federal agencies and ensure the applicable permits are moving through the process efficiently.
Ensure the project design management continues to follow the client project documents such as budget, scope, schedule, and client's design standards.
Prepare cost and revenue projections.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee/budget proposals.
Experience developing and driving action plans.
Demonstrated ability to monitor scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.
Ability to prepare and communicate cost and revenue projections.
Knowledge of permitting process and ability to drive the process to meet project timelines.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field is required.
8+ years of experience Project Management, engineering, or construction management.
Must have experience managing data center or mission critical infrastructure construction projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Short and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementCost ManagementBudget PreparationAction Plan DevelopmentCost ProjectionsPermitting ProcessConstruction MethodsArchitectural DrawingsConstruction SpecificationsData Center Construction

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CoordinationAdaptabilityNegotiation SkillsAttention to Detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Quantity SurveyingBachelor’s Degree in Architecture