Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction
Cumming Group
Chicago, IL · $121k–$211k a year · Posted October 8, 2026
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About the job
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!
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and critical infrastructure construction projects from planning through commissioning and turnover. This role is responsible for managing project scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, procurement, contractor performance, and stakeholder communication while ensuring successful project execution and delivery.
Key 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a 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, commissioning, 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.
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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 $121,200.00-$211,400.05 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