Senior Project Manager

Cumming Group

$152K — $213K *
Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management required; alternatively, candidates can pursue a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year of hire.
  • At least 17 years of full-time experience in construction project management, with a minimum of 5 years in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects.
  • 5 years of experience managing large programs with projects over $50M.
  • Design Build experience highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is preferred.
  • Understanding of Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes is advantageous.
  • Preferred: Valid Architect or Professional Engineer registration in California.

Responsibilities

  • Resolve complex construction project issues, disputes, and disagreements.
  • Develop, assign, and monitor performance of Owner's Authorized Representatives (OARs) on projects.
  • Review project progress against submitted construction schedules.
  • Assess and analyze change orders for financial impact on projects.
  • Assist in bid and contract planning alongside Regional Directors.
  • Review and verify applications for payment, ensuring fiscal management across projects.
  • Coordinate program activities with various District organizational branches.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
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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The salary range for this full-time role is $152,800.00-$213,933.36 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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