Project Manager

Cumming Management Group•San Jose, CA

10d•$120,900 - $161,233

About The Position

At Cumming Group, the Project Manager plans, manages, and coordinates project schedule, scope, and cost. The role works with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to establish project goals and expectations, prepare project plans and fee budgets, develop action plans, monitor contract scope, and recommend adjustments as needed. The Project Manager also supports cost management, document and records processes, permitting, design management, and cost and revenue projections. The role involves work in Cumming Group offices, client offices, and project sites, with domestic travel of 10–25% and international travel of 0–10%.

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 permitting processes and ability to drive them 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 by modeling organizational core values.
Accountability for 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.
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with educational facilities or K–12 projects.
CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, or LEED certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost.
Identify value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities and ensure material substitutions are equal.
Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
Prepare the Project Management Plan and fee budget or proposal at the outset of the project.
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 throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.
Re-evaluate contract scope as the project progresses against client goals, expectations, and needs, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
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 electronic and physical document records.
Drive permitting by preparing team documents for submission to local, state, and federal agencies and ensuring permits move efficiently through the process.
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.