Director (K-12)

Cumming Management Group•Los Angeles, CA

20h•$152,800 - $213,933

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking a Director to support its growing education-sector work throughout Southern California. The position may be located anywhere in Southern California and will support educational facility construction programs across the region. The Director will provide strategic oversight and leadership for a portfolio of capital improvement projects, serving as a trusted partner throughout the program lifecycle and ensuring successful delivery. The role calls for multi-prime contracting and program management experience overseeing multiple K-12, public-sector, or institutional construction projects, coordinating project teams, managing priorities, budgets, schedules, and risks, and aligning work with district goals. The Director will develop client relationships and business, lead and develop team members, collaborate with other service-line leaders, and oversee project quality, financial performance, procurement, and delivery strategies. This is a full-time role. The posted annual base salary range is $152,800.00–$213,933.36. Cumming Group also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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 by identifying issue trends and developing scalable solutions that advance organizational goals.
Experience identifying resources and driving accountability.
Ability to nurture regional and global relationships with team members and clients.
Demonstrated ability to identify resources to stay current and network externally.
Ability to mentor and develop key team members, including those outside the direct chain of command.
At least 14 years of project management experience overall, including managing and leading client expectations in a client-facing role.
Experience and knowledge of the multi-prime contracting method.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Prior experience with public educational facility project types and familiarity with the Division of State Architects (DSA).
CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, or LEED certification.

Responsibilities

Consult with executive-level existing clients and demonstrate Cumming Group’s services while prioritizing client needs.
Increase services to existing clients by developing solutions to their issues and generate new business revenue.
Recruit and develop diverse and talented team members.
Partner with other service-line leaders to provide integrated project approaches to clients.
Negotiate major contractual and commercial issues, including GC, architect, and direct-to-owner agreements.
Develop procurement and project-delivery strategies.
Oversee the quality of team output and coach team members toward excellent performance.
Advise clients on types of insurance limits and claims.
Assist with the negotiation and execution of Cumming Group proposals, staffing, and contracts.
Grow revenue in a large, complex market.
Track and manage revenue, utilization, and profitability for assigned projects.
Attend work during normal business hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.