Construction Manager (K-12)

Cumming Management Group•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking a Construction Manager to support a K-12 client program in Los Gatos, California. The role oversees construction contractors and project schedules, budgets, quality control, and site safety to support successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has direct experience managing California DSA-regulated K-12 school construction projects. The Construction Manager plans, manages, and coordinates project scope, schedule, and cost; supports permitting and design management; communicates client goals and expectations to project teams; and maintains project processes and records. The position also prepares project management plans, fee budgets and proposals, cost and revenue projections, estimates, and progress reports. The role includes coordinating with stakeholders, resolving project issues, investigating site incidents or delays, and identifying value-engineering opportunities. This is a full-time role with a stated annual base salary range of $136,000.00 to $181,333.36. The listed benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) and matching; paid time off and holidays; short- and long-term disability; and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Experience determining labor requirements based on project scope.
Experience with building and safety codes and other construction-related regulations.
Knowledge of plans and contract terms and conditions.
Demonstrated experience preparing and negotiating contracts, revisions, and change orders.
Experience investigating and reporting construction-site damage, accidents, and delays; familiarity with proper reporting procedures.
Experience preparing and delivering budget estimates and progress and cost reports.
Demonstrated success planning, managing, and coordinating project schedule, scope, and cost.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to understand how the role contributes to organizational goals and deliver quality work while modeling organizational values.
Ability to hold oneself accountable to individual and team goals.
Consistent communication and collaboration with team members and clients.
Experience building successful relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
Proactively participate in self-development to enhance current skills and develop skills for career progression.
Dependable, diligent, and thorough work habits.
Creativity and resourcefulness in managing projects effectively within compressed timeframes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
Seven years of progressive experience in the field or a related area is preferred.
Direct experience managing DSA-regulated K-12 school construction projects in California.

Responsibilities

Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
Inspect and analyze projects for compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations.
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients while representing the owner or developer.
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Requisition supplies and materials needed to complete construction projects.
Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost-tracking reports.
Develop and implement quality control programs.
Coordinate with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites and take action to ensure proper procedures are followed.
Monitor and assess performance and take action to drive improvement or corrective measures.
Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of project schedule, scope, and cost.
Identify value-engineering opportunities and ensure material substitutions are equivalent.
Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
Prepare the Project Management Plan and fee budget or proposal at project outset.
Evaluate project documents and communicate client goals and expectations to project team members.
Develop and communicate action plans to guide the project team throughout the project.
Re-evaluate contract scope as the project progresses against client goals, expectations, and needs, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
Coordinate with the cost management group, as applicable, on cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
Organize and maintain project team processes and electronic and physical records.
Drive the permitting process by preparing design-team documents for local, state, and federal agencies and ensuring permits progress efficiently.
Ensure design management follows client project documents, including budget, scope, schedule, and design standards.
Prepare cost and revenue projections.
Attend work during normal business hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.