Head of Project Management (Construction)

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!

Cumming Group is seeking a Project Manager to support a premier K-12 education client in Martinez, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the planning, design, and construction of school modernization and capital improvement projects while serving as a trusted owner's representative. Working closely with school district stakeholders, design consultants, and contractors, you will oversee projects from inception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 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.

Knowledge & Skills Required Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee/budget proposals.

Demonstrated ability to monitor scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.

Knowledge of permitting process and ability to drive the process to meet project timelines.

Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.

Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.

Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.

BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field. 4+ years of experience Project Management, engineering, or construction management. CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED. DSA project experience required.

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