Senior Project Manager

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Our firm is currently looking for a dedicated Senior Project Manager with experience in large commercial and/or public works project types. The position will be located in downtown Los Angeles, CA and will direct and lead Owner's Authorized Representatives (OAR's) in support of K-12 educational facility projects at one of the largest public school districts in the country, the Los Angeles Unified School District.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements.

• Develops, assigns, and monitors performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects.

• Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules.

• Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact on the district.

• Assists Regional Directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning.

• Assesses bid specifications according to District needs and probability of completion under stated timeline.

• Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting.

• Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects.

• Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.

• Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for Architects and related consultants.

• Coordinates program activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts.

• Reviews and takes recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects.

• Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management is required. If bachelor degree is not in the AEC fields, candidate must be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year of employment. Possession of a valid CCM credential at time of hire may be substituted for the required educational qualifications.

• A minimum of seventeen (17) years of full time experience in construction project management, with at least five (5) of those years in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects. In addition, five (5) years of experience in managing large programs with projects having construction values in excess of $50M (not cumulative).

• Design Build Experience highly preferred.

• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) preferred.

• Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) is preferred.

• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes is preferred.

• Preferred Certification: A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program