Director, Cost Management
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 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 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 hiring a Director, Cost Management in Seattle, WA. This is a leadership role within the office, responsible for growing the profit center, managing team members and clients. Proven cost management from preconstruction through closeout required. Come join our team and make an impact!
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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
