Director, Project Management - Abilene, TX
About The Position
Cumming Gallagher is seeking a Director, Project Management, located in West Texas near Abilene, Lubbock, or Midland. The role assembles and supervises a Project Management team to plan, direct, and coordinate project activities, ensuring goals are achieved within prescribed time and funding parameters. The Director primarily maintains client relationships on one or more projects and will grow and manage a team of Construction Managers. The position focuses on K-12 construction projects and includes developing client relationships and business, overseeing team performance, managing project revenue and profitability, and collaborating with other service line leaders. Travel to client sites in West Texas is required. Attendance is expected during normal business hours.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience growing revenue in a large, complex market.
- Experience negotiating major contractual and commercial agreements.
- Ability to provide input on functional strategies and lead execution by designing programs.
- Ability to proactively influence change, analyze issue trends, and develop scalable solutions that further organizational goals.
- Previous experience managing a team.
- Experience identifying and driving accountability.
- Ability to nurture regional and global team-member and client relationships.
- Ability to identify resources for staying current and to network externally.
- Ability to mentor and develop key team members, including those outside the chain of command.
- Ability to travel to client sites in West Texas.
- Attendance at work during normal business hours.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field.
- 14 or more years of overall project management experience, including management and leading client expectations in a client-facing role.
- CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, or LEED certification.
Responsibilities
- Consult executive-level existing clients and present Cumming’s services, prioritizing client needs.
- Expand services to existing clients by addressing their issues and develop new revenue-generating business.
- Participate in recruiting and developing diverse, talented team members.
- Partner with other service line leaders to provide an integrated project approach and differentiate Cumming from competitors.
- Negotiate major contractual and commercial issues, including with general contractors, architects, and owners.
- Develop procurement and project delivery strategies.
- Oversee the quality of team output and coach team members toward excellent performance.
- Advise clients on insurance limits and claims.
- Assist with negotiating and executing Cumming proposals, staffing plans, and contracts.
- Grow revenue in a large, complex market.
- Track and manage revenue, utilization, and profitability for assigned projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- 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
