Director (K-12)

Cumming Group•San Diego, CA

1d•$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 supports educational facility construction programs across the region. The Director provides strategic oversight and leadership for a portfolio of capital improvement projects, guiding program delivery and aligning project activities with district goals. The ideal candidate has multi-prime contracting and program management experience across multiple K-12, public-sector, or institutional construction projects, including coordinating teams and managing priorities, budgets, schedules, and risks. The Director serves as a trusted client partner throughout the program lifecycle and contributes to client service, business growth, team development, integrated project delivery, and the financial performance of assigned projects. The role requires attendance during normal business hours.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience growing revenue in a large, complex market.
Experience negotiating major contractual and commercial agreements.
Ability to contribute to functional strategies and lead their execution through program design.
Ability to proactively influence change by identifying issue trends and developing scalable solutions that advance organizational goals.
Experience identifying needs and driving accountability.
Ability to nurture regional and global relationships with team members and clients.
Ability to identify resources for staying current and to network externally.
Ability to mentor and develop key team members, including those outside the reporting chain.
At least 14 years of overall project management experience, including managing and leading client expectations in a client-facing role.
Experience and knowledge of multi-prime contracting methods.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Consult executive-level existing clients and demonstrate Cumming’s services while prioritizing client needs.
Grow services to existing clients by developing solutions to their issues and generating new business.
Participate in recruiting and developing diverse, talented team members.
Partner with other service-line leaders to provide integrated project approaches to clients.
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 strong performance.
Advise clients on insurance limits and claims.
Assist with negotiating and executing 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.
Attend work during normal business hours.