Head Of Project Management (Real Estate)

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!
This position is with Seneca Group, a Cumming Group affiliate, who delivers top-tier real estate advisory and development management services on projects ranging from 10,000 to over 1 million square feet across corporate office, education, luxury residential, civic and cultural, healthcare, and life sciences across North America and select EMEA and APAC markets. As part of Seneca Group's continued growth, we are seeking a skilled Associate Principal based in our DMV office in Arlington, VA. This role will play a key part in providing superior client service, delivering exceptional projects, and supporting the continued growth of the firm.
If you're looking to join a team of exceptional people working with recognized clients on high-profile, complex projects - and make a real impact - we'd love to meet you.
The Director, Project Management/Associate Principal is a leadership role responsible for guiding complex real estate development initiatives while providing strategic leadership to clients, project teams, and the broader office. This position builds upon core development management responsibilities with an elevated focus on client leadership, account management, mentorship, and contribution to office operations and growth.
The Director, Project Management/Associate Principal serves as a trusted advisor to clients, leading projects from early feasibility and entitlement through design, construction, and closeout. Development & Project Leadership

Lead one or multiple complex projects of varying scale.
Establish and oversee development strategies, including feasibility analysis, entitlement pathways, procurement strategies, budgets, schedules, and delivery plans.
Maintain accountability for project scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
Review and validate cost estimates, value engineering recommendations, and contractor pricing.
Provide senior-level construction management oversight to ensure alignment with development objectives.
Client & Account Leadership
Along with the Principal, serve as the primary senior point of contact for assigned clients and accounts.
Build and sustain long-term, trusted client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and performance excellence.
Lead client decision-making processes by presenting clear analyses, options, and recommendations.
Identify opportunities to expand services within existing accounts and support revenue growth through repeat and follow-on work.
Partner with firm leadership to support proposal development, contract negotiations, and staffing strategies.
Lead, mentor, and develop internal project teams through coaching, performance feedback, and professional development planning.
Guide senior project staff in managing complex client relationships and project challenges.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
Office & Firm Leadership
Support office operations, resource planning, and workload balancing in coordination with regional and firm leadership.
Promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and process improvements across teams.
Maintain regular attendance during normal business hours, with on-site presence at the office and project sites as required.
Demonstrated expertise in real estate development management and delivery of complex projects.
Strong financial acumen, including development budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Advanced problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
Ability to balance project execution responsibilities with broader business and leadership objectives.
Bachelor's degree required in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Minimum of 20+ years of demonstrated experience in commercial real estate development management, project management, design, engineering, and/or construction, including significant leadership and client-facing responsibilities.
Experience delivering large-scale, complex development projects.
Technical or sector-specific expertise in commercial office, healthcare, life sciences, education, research & development, cultural, luxury residential, and/or complex mixed-use projects.
Experience delivering projects involving secure facilities, including SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities).
Experience contributing to business development, account growth, and office operations preferred.
Willingness to travel domestically (approximately 10-25%).
#The salary range for this full-time role is $200,000.00-$250,000.00 per year. 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 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.
Medical

• Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program