Planning & Development Project Manager

Cumming Management Group•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking an experienced Planning & Development Project Manager for their Los Angeles office. This role focuses on pre-construction activities and design coordination for K-12 educational facility projects, offering a significant opportunity to contribute to one of the country's largest school bond programs. Cumming Group is a rapidly growing project and cost management consultancy with a diverse project portfolio and a strong global presence.

Requirements

Experience with scoping and planning of new construction and/or modernization projects.
Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes.
Experience with LEED and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) projects.
Experience with both project delivery and procurement methods for public projects.
Minimum 10 years full time paid professional experience managing public/educational or commercial projects; with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities from project inception, project planning, design, project development to close-out.
Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently; proficiency in managing various educational modernization projects is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education.
Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year for-year basis and demonstrate extensive proficiency in the duties indicated.
A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).

Responsibilities

Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of pre-construction, project development, bid/award, and project close-out phase of all assigned projects.
Works with the design team to focus on the approved original project scope.
Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects.
Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies to complete federal and state requirements as needed; coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion.
Monitors project budgets on a monthly basis and ensures that budgets accurately reflect the status/progress of projects.
Resolves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and disagreements.
Reviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress and ensures project scopes stay within the approved project definition.
Assists project team with contracts, bid and contract planning.
Implements project or program policy guidelines and procedures; suggest improvements and implement approved changes.
Evaluates new developments and strategies affecting program objectives and results.
Works with technical personnel to estimate costs of building and alteration projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.