Senior Project Manager (K-12)

Cumming Group•Concord, CA

4d•$144,300 - $202,033

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support a K-12 school district near Rio Vista, California. The role leads school construction, modernization, and capital improvement projects from planning through closeout, managing budgets, schedules, consultants, contractors, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring compliance with Division of the State Architect requirements and applicable public-sector standards. The position calls for leadership, client management, and project delivery experience in the K-12 education sector.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction management.
Previous Division of the State Architect (DSA) project experience.
Public project experience.
Ability to independently manage projects creatively and resourcefully within compressed timeframes.
Ability to distinguish between the causes and effects of problems.
Effective listening and clear, unambiguous, complete written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

K-12 bond program and project management experience.
CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, or LEED certification.

Responsibilities

Lead a project team for a large project, multiple projects, or an entire program.
Define the technical scope of projects.
Coordinate, administer, and communicate project tasks to support repeat business and favorable client references.
Review cost estimates.
Manage project-level conflict resolution.
Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures.
Maintain client communications and provide monthly, weekly, or daily reports.
Achieve client objectives by successfully managing the client's project, goals, and objectives.
Manage and monitor team members' activities in alignment with organizational goals.
Delegate tasks with clear instructions and ongoing feedback.
Monitor metrics, make course corrections as necessary, and hold self and others accountable.
Provide feedback to senior leaders and communicate organizational direction to team members.
Build relationships with internal peers, direct reports, and senior leaders.
Create development opportunities and plans for direct reports and teams, and provide ongoing feedback.
Attend work during normal business hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.