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About this Senior Commissioning Project Manager - Data Center Construction role at Cumming Group

Cumming Group · Onsite · Austin, TX

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!



We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Project Manager to lead the delivery and commissioning of large-scale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects in Austin, TX. This role will oversee all phases of project execution and commissioning, from design review and procurement through startup, integrated systems testing (IST), and final turnover. The ideal candidate will ensure critical systems are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and meet the highest standards of reliability and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead project delivery and commissioning activities from design through construction, testing, and turnover.
  • Serve as the primary client point of contact, managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communications.
  • Coordinate owners, engineers, contractors, vendors, utility providers, and testing firms to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Review design packages, equipment submittals, system diagrams, protection studies, and commissioning requirements.
  • Develop and manage commissioning plans, startup procedures, functional performance tests, integrated systems testing (IST), deficiency logs, and final commissioning documentation.
  • Oversee installation, startup, commissioning, and testing of critical infrastructure systems, including power distribution, backup power, controls, and related facility systems.
  • Verify equipment performance, operational readiness, and compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and safety protocols.
  • Manage contractor performance, procurement activities, contract administration, change management, and project reporting.
  • Lead project meetings, resolve technical issues, and provide leadership throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Travel as required to support projects across the United States.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in project management, commissioning, mission-critical facilities, data centers, or large-scale construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of critical facility infrastructure, power distribution systems, backup power systems, controls, and facility operations.
  • Experience leading startup, commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover for large-scale data center or mission-critical projects.
  • Knowledge of NFPA, IEEE, NETA, ASHRAE, and industry commissioning best practices.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects, multi-million-dollar budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent leadership, client-facing communication, negotiation, and technical documentation skills.

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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 $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
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How this Project Manager salary compares

This role pays $138,833/yr — in line with the typical range for Project Manager roles.

$103,750 median $126,875 $175,385

Typical range $107,500–$142,500/yr, from 61 comparable Project Manager listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Project Manager salary insights →

About Cumming Group

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 pr

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