Senior Project Manager UtilitiesNatural Gas Data Center Construction

At Cumming Group you will work on some of the worlds 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 Project Manager - Utilities/Natural Gas to lead the successful delivery of a $120 million natural gas pipeline installation project on a greenfield data center site. This individual will have full responsibility for the projects lifecycle from planning and design coordination through construction commissioning and closeout.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in civil construction project management with utility infrastructure experience along with demonstrated success managing large-scale pipeline natural gas energy or utility construction projects. This role is accountable for overall project execution including financial performance scheduling resource management risk mitigation stakeholder coordination safety quality and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of a $120M natural gas pipeline construction project on a greenfield site.

• Provide overall project leadership for planning procurement construction commissioning startup and project closeout activities.

• Manage project budgets forecasts cost controls and financial reporting to ensure successful financial performance.

• Develop and maintain master project schedules monitor progress and implement recovery plans when necessary.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients engineering teams contractors subcontractors suppliers regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.

• Oversee field construction activities ensuring compliance with project specifications safety requirements environmental regulations and quality standards.

• Direct multidisciplinary teams including engineering procurement construction project controls and field personnel.

• Manage contract administration change orders claims avoidance and procurement activities.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to cost schedule safety and quality.

• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project execution productivity schedule adherence and financial performance.

• Ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations governing utility and natural gas pipeline construction.

• Support resource planning workforce management and subcontractor performance evaluation.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while driving operational excellence and successful project outcomes.

• Mentor project team members and promote a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineering Technology or a related technical discipline.

• 10 years of project management experience in utility pipeline natural gas energy or heavy civil infrastructure construction.

• Proven experience managing large-scale utility or pipeline projects with budgets exceeding $50M.

• Strong background in civil construction and utility infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrated success managing EPC design-build owner representative or self-perform construction projects.

• Extensive knowledge of project controls budgeting forecasting scheduling procurement construction management and risk management.

• Experience working within regulated utility or natural gas environments.

• Proficiency with Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Microsoft Office Suite and project management software platforms.

• Strong leadership communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple project priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to travel to client offices project sites supplier facilities and fabrication shops as required.
  

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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