Construction Manager

Cumming Group•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$120,200 - $160,267

About The Position

Cumming Group is hiring a Construction Manager to oversee demolition and site preparation activities from pre-construction through project completion. The role serves as the Owner’s Representative and primary liaison among the City, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, utility providers, and other project stakeholders. The manager monitors scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety; coordinates hazardous materials abatement and environmental compliance; and protects and coordinates existing underground utilities during demolition. The position also supports project controls, budget tracking, cost forecasting, contractor payment application reviews, documentation, and closeout and transition planning for later redevelopment phases. The role involves working in Cumming Group offices, client offices, and project sites. Domestic travel is indicated at 10–25%; international travel is indicated at 0–10%. The salary range is $120,200.00–$160,266.69 per year. Cumming Group describes its benefits package as including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, paid time off, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Minimum 7–10 years of construction management experience.
Experience managing demolition projects.
Experience working with public agencies or public works projects.
Experience overseeing hazardous materials abatement activities.
Experience serving as an Owner’s Representative, Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, or in a similar role.
Proficiency with construction documentation, project controls, scheduling, and reporting.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale demolition projects.
Strong understanding of hazardous materials abatement, environmental compliance, and site remediation.
Experience protecting and coordinating underground utility infrastructure during demolition.
Knowledge of public agency construction administration procedures and requirements.
Ability to review and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical reports.
Experience managing change orders, claims, and unforeseen site conditions.
Strong project scheduling, cost control, and risk management capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with owners, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting campus, municipal, institutional, or government redevelopment projects.
Experience on large, multi-phase site redevelopment programs.
Familiarity with public-private partnership (P3) developments.
OSHA 30 certification or similar safety certification.
Experience managing projects involving environmental remediation and utility coordination.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee demolition and site preparation activities from pre-construction through project completion.
Serve as the Owner’s Representative and primary liaison among the City, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, utility providers, and project stakeholders.
Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety during demolition.
Coordinate hazardous materials identification and abatement activities and environmental compliance requirements.
Protect, coordinate, and manage existing underground utilities during demolition operations.
Review contractor work plans, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and change order requests.
Evaluate unforeseen site conditions and develop recommendations for resolution.
Facilitate stakeholder communication and provide regular project status updates.
Verify contractor compliance with contract documents, public agency requirements, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
Coordinate with inspectors, utility agencies, environmental consultants, and regulatory authorities.
Organize and maintain project documentation, records, correspondence, meeting minutes, and project controls.
Assist with budget tracking, cost forecasting, and review of contractor payment applications.
Support project closeout and transition planning for subsequent redevelopment phases.