Project Manager

Cumming Group

$70K — $126K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in managing municipal facility improvement projects.
  • BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
  • Licensed professional (engineer or architect) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) required.
  • Experience with public contracting code and practices.
  • Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and coordinate project schedule, scope, and cost.
  • Value engineer to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure materials meet standards.
  • Manage relationships with on-site project stakeholders.
  • Prepare Project Management plan and fee budget at project outset.
  • Lead design management and procurement strategies throughout the project.
  • Drive and manage the permitting process effectively.
  • Evaluate project documents and ensure alignment with client goals.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance coverage provided.
  • Dental insurance coverage provided.
  • Vision insurance coverage provided.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan offered with matching contribution.
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy.
  • Paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance available.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program resources.
Full Job Description
Our firm is currently looking for a Project Manager based in the Los Angeles, CA area. The Project Manager will support facility alterations and infrastructure projects on behalf of LA County Public Library. This is an outstanding opportunity to bring your specialized Project Management expertise to an industry leading team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost.
  • Value Engineer the project by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal.
  • Manage the on-site project stakeholders.
  • Prepare Project Management plan and fee budget/proposal at the project outset.
  • Evaluate documents and communicate the client's specific goals and expectations to all project team members.
  • Develop and communicate action plans that will lead the project team throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.
  • Re-evaluate the contract scope of work as the project progresses against the goals, expectations, and the needs of the client, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
  • Coordinate with cost management group for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
  • Organize and maintain framework for project team processes and record keeping of electronic and tangible documents.
  • Drive the permitting process by designing team documents to be submitted to various local, state, and federal agencies and ensure the applicable permits are moving through the process efficiently.
  • Ensure the project design management continues to follow the client project documents such as budget, scope, schedule, and client's design standards.
  • Prepare cost and revenue projections.
  • Perform Constructability Review to determine the reasonability of a build plan.
  • Develop and lead design management, procurement strategies, construction, fit-out, and closeout.
  • Contracts and claim negotiations.
  • Budget development and management.
  • Ability to run larger, more complex projects.
  • Effectively delegate project tasks to project management team.
  • Oversee the entitlement process for unoccupied construction sites to ensure appropriate zoning is obtained.
  • Lead the vision for project procedures and processes for running the project.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Attendance at the client site is Monday - Thursday 6am-7pm


Knowledge & Skills Required:
  • Work experience in project planning and development.
  • Knowledge and experience planning, managing & coordinating all aspects of project, scope and cost for multiple projects.
  • Knowledgeable in CEQA/NEPA.
  • Knowledge of public contracting code and practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to monitor and re-evaluate scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.
  • Experience collaborating with cost management group to provide accurate and timely cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
  • Ability to exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.
  • Ability to independently manage all aspects of a project.
  • Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
  • Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
  • Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
  • Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
  • Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
  • Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough.


Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in managing municipal facility improvement projects through planning, design, jurisdictional approvals, environmental permitting, construction, and close-out.

Required Certification: Licensed professional (engineer or architect) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) required.

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The salary range for this full-time role is $70,000.00-$126,666.70 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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