Associate Director, Cost Management (Midland, TX)

Cumming Group

$115K — $161K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cost and commercial management or related field.
  • Proven experience in client relationship management and business development.
  • Strong leadership skills with capability to mentor and develop teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficiency in budgeting and financial projections, particularly in a project setting.
  • Understanding of construction technology, measurement methods, and contract delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise communications between clients and the Cost & Commercial Management team.
  • Foster client relationships to encourage repeat business opportunities.
  • Manage monthly project budgets, ensuring accurate billing and forecasts.
  • Lead and develop team members through coaching and mentorship.
  • Create and manage fee proposals in alignment with project needs.
  • Collaborate with business units to ensure integrated service delivery.
  • Drive business development efforts to generate new revenue and meet profitability goals.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance coverage.
  • Dental and vision insurance benefits.
  • Retirement savings plan with 401(k) options.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and designated holidays.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
The Associate Director position is an entry level management position that allows team members to develop skills needed to become a Director. The Associate Director in the Cost & Commercial Management department assembles and supervises the Cost & Commercial Management team on assigned projects. This position also prepares Fee Proposals, negotiates Professional Services Agreements, and prepares and provides quality assurance to project cost estimates. The Associate Director provides organic business development, has trust from internal and external stakeholders and is recognized as a key point of contact for our clients. This role is supporting data center projects for a large e-commerce client in Midland, TX. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Oversee a large client or multiple small clients by supervising the appropriate communications with the client management and Cost & Commercial Management team.
  • Promote opportunities for repeat business and create highly favorable references through performance excellence and client relationship management.
  • Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures.
  • Responsible for monthly billing and projections.
  • Lead the development of staff through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Supporting recruitment and talent acquisition.
  • Fee proposal development & management.
  • Coordinate with other business units to provide a seamless integrated service delivery approach.
  • Provide mentorship and training to team members in understanding methods of measurement, construction technology, contracts, and delivery methods.
  • Participate in industry events.
  • Develop new or existing client relationships and generate new revenue.
  • Responsible for business management of the areas assigned including maintaining revenue and margins.
  • Meet business development goals assigned by manager including meeting fee revenue and profitability targets. Generates fee revenue as set by manager.
  • Demonstrates ability to successfully sell services across service lines working with service line leaders.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Attendance at work during normal business hours.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
  • Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals.
  • Delegate providing clear instructions and ongoing feedback.
  • Monitor metrics and course correct as necessary while holding self and others accountable.
  • Provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members.
  • Build relationships with key internal resources (peers, direct reports, & senior leaders).
  • Create development opportunities and plan for direct reports and teams; provide ongoing feedback.
  • Ability to begin to move from task focused to more business mentality.
  • Demonstrate leadership traits and represent company values in a client facing capacity.
  • Provide Value Engineering solutions to clients by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal.
  • Proven business development skills that have grown current market over the past year.
#LI-CF1 The salary range for this full-time role is $115,700.00-$161,966.69 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements. 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

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