Associate Director, Project Management (K-12)

Cumming Group•Oakland, CA

About The Position

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 seeking an Associate Director to join our Public Project Management team in Richmond, CA, supporting a large scale K-12 program with significant community impact. The role will serve as the owner’s representative on a complex public project, requiring strong K-12 experience and the ability to manage planning, design, and construction while overseeing schedule, budget, and stakeholder coordination. This position offers hands on involvement in a high-profile assignment with the opportunity to shape project delivery from inception through completion.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Education: BS in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field
Experience: 10+ years of PM experience overall including management.
Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED
Previous K-12/ DSA project experience required.

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.