Project Manager I

Cumming Group•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$106,800 - $142,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager I manages assigned projects and coordinates the project team, client communications, and the management and control of project scope, cost, and schedule. This client-facing role is based on-site in Santa Monica, California, supporting a high-profile global e-commerce organization and working with a Project Management team on tenant improvement projects. The role offers an opportunity to build experience in move management and tenant improvement projects. The Project Manager plans and coordinates project delivery, prepares project management plans and fee or budget proposals, manages stakeholders, tracks scope and financial projections, and coordinates with cost management and design teams. The role also drives permitting activity, maintains project records and processes, and ensures project work remains aligned with client objectives and standards. The position requires attendance during normal business hours. The stated salary range for this full-time role is $106,800.00–$142,400.02 per year. Cumming Group states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package. The company also describes its equal employment opportunity policy and commitment to employment decisions based on individual merit, qualifications, and competence.

Requirements

Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee or budget proposals.
Experience developing and driving action plans.
Demonstrated ability to monitor project scope and recommend adjustments when necessary.
Ability to prepare and communicate cost and revenue projections.
Knowledge of the permitting process and ability to drive it to meet project timelines.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to understand how the role contributes to organizational goals.
Ability to deliver quality work and role-model organizational core values.
Ability to hold oneself accountable to individual and team goals.
Consistent communication and collaboration with team members and clients.
Ability to build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
Proactive participation in self-development to enhance current skills and build skills for current work and career progression.
Dependability, diligence, and thoroughness.
Creativity and resourcefulness in managing projects effectively within compressed timeframes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field.
Four or more years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction management.
CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, or LEED certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of project schedule, scope, and cost.
Value-engineer projects by identifying savings opportunities and ensuring material substitutions are equivalent.
Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
Prepare the Project Management Plan and fee budget or proposal at project outset.
Evaluate project documents and communicate the client’s goals and expectations to project team members.
Develop and communicate action plans to guide the project team, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.
Re-evaluate the contract scope of work as the project progresses and recommend adjustments based on client goals, expectations, and needs.
Coordinate with the cost management group, as applicable, on cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
Organize and maintain project team processes and records for electronic and physical documents.
Drive permitting by coordinating design-team documents for submission to local, state, and federal agencies and ensuring permits move through the process efficiently.
Ensure design management follows client project documents, including budget, scope, schedule, and design standards.
Prepare cost and revenue projections.
Attend work during normal business hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.