Associate Director, Project Management (Institutional)

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 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 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 currently looking for an Associate Director, Project Management (Institutional) in New York, NY. In this role, you will be a member of our rapidly growing Program & Project Management team concentrating on institutional projects. This client facing role is a great opportunity for you to work on a range of projects and expand your knowledge base. The PM team's standard is to 'manage each project like we own it'. We are unique in that we provide in-house cost management and project scheduling along with program and project management, in a fully integrated package. With client needs and ethics put above all else, coupled with our inherent competitive advantages, it’s no wonder why we've achieved such immense success. Come join our team! Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Oversee a large project team or multiple small project teams (or whole program) by supervising the appropriate communications with the client management and control of the scope, cost, and schedule objectives for the project (or program) as a whole. Bring new business opportunities to the firm through performance excellence and positive client relationship management. Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures. Be responsible for monthly billing and projections. Lead the development of staff through supervisions, training, coaching, and mentoring. Anticipate issues and help team members and partners avoid and recover. Develop and oversee RFP’s for consultants and contractors. Develop and facilitate owner consultant, Architect, & GC RFPs. Observe potential internal/external conflict and implement proactive solutions to mitigate conflict. Train junior team members with a focus on building technical skills and competencies. Other duties as assigned. Attendance at work during normal business hours. Knowledge & Skills Required: Experience overseeing multiple project teams (whole program) of various sizes. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain positive client relationships. Ability to maintain monthly project budgets. Experience developing RFP’s for various scopes & providers. Demonstrated experience mentoring and training junior team members. Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals. Delegate while providing clear instructions and ongoing feedback. Monitor metrics and course correct as necessary while holding self and others accountable. Provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members. Build relationships with key internal resources (peers, direct reports, & senior leaders). Create development opportunities and plans for direct reports and teams; provide ongoing feedback. Ability to begin to move from project tasks focus to more business mentality. Demonstrate leadership traits and represent company values in a client facing capacity. Preferred Education and Experience: Education: BS in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field. Experience: 10+ years of Project Management experience overall including management. Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED. Must have experience working on institutional projects. 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. The ability to effectively interface with all levels of management and staff across organizational lines, including other client business units. Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines. #LI-PJ1 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 $144,300.00-$202,033.36 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 Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. 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 1,950 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 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.