Project Manager

Cumming Group

$115K — $153K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience in construction or engineering, with a focus on educational facilities.
  • Proven experience managing DSA-approved campus improvement projects.
  • Strong understanding of budget development, scope management, and cost projections.
  • BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED are a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform value engineering and maintain project documentation effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee all aspects of project schedules, scopes, and costs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate goals and expectations.
  • Value engineer projects to identify savings and ensure quality material substitutions.
  • Drive the permitting process for compliance across various regulatory agencies.
  • Lead project teams through initial planning to project closeout, ensuring adherence to the client's standards and requirements.
  • Conduct constructability reviews and budget reconciliations to align project progress with client needs.
  • Provide leadership in project procedures and process development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee assistance programs for mental health and wellness support.
Full Job Description
We are currently hiring a Project Manager located in San Marcos, CA. This position will support a leading Southern California community college on DSA-approved campus improvement projects, serving as the District’s representative through preconstruction and construction. California DSA and community college experience is required. This is an exciting opportunity to join our education team and help deliver high-quality facilities that serve students and the broader community. 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 work during normal business hours. Knowledge & Skills Required: • Knowledge and experience planning, managing & coordinating all aspects of project, scope and cost for multiple projects. • 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. • Experience with Value Engineering • Ability to exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe. • 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, CM, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field Experience: 6+ years of experience Project Management, engineering, or construction management Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED DSA project experience required. #LI-NH1 The salary range for this full-time role is $115,100.00-$153,500.02 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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