Director, Cost Management

Cumming Group•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

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’re seeking a Director of Cost Management to support a life sciences client in South San Francisco. This role is ideal for a high-performing professional with deep expertise in cost controls, strong client-facing skills, and a proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams. Join us and play a key role in delivering excellence. Cumming Group is passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development. Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Requirements

Emerging leadership skills and client responsiveness.
Provide input on functional strategies and lead execution by designing programs.
Proactively influence changes; thinking through issue trends and scalable solutions that further organizational goals.
Identify and drive accountabilities.
Nurture regional/global team member and client relationships.
Identify resources to keep current and network externally.
Mentor/develop key team members (may be outside the chain of command).
Demonstrate solid managerial abilities.
Proven business development growth skills.
BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
9 to 12 years in Cost & Commercial Management.
5+ years leading client expectations and managing a business unit.

Nice To Haves

Professional accreditation – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Consult executive level existing clientele, showcasing the services that have made Cumming an industry leader by consistently making client needs top priority.
Increase services to existing clientele by providing solutions to their issues and develop new revenue generating business.
Actively participate in the recruitment and development of diverse and talented team members.
Partner with other Cumming service line leaders with the goal of providing an integrated project approach to clients and setting Cumming apart from competitors.
Prepare fee proposals and negotiate professional services agreements.
Provide quality assurance to cost estimates before submittal to clients.
Provide suggestions to Cumming senior leadership on cost management operations as well as company, regional, and sector goal setting.
Oversee quality of team output and coach for excellent performance.
Vigorously grow revenue in diverse service offering or markets.
Accountable for fiscal performance in accordance with company goals.
Provides timely business reporting for forecasts, and others as required.
Interprets company results and P&L for area of responsibility and provides reporting to senior management.
Mentors and leads team development.
Approves invoices and pursues, with F&A, Accounts receivable.
Sets strategy for business development and marketing.
Provide organizational leadership in area of responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.
Attendance at work during normal business hours.