Senior Project Manager (K-12)

Cumming Group

$150K — $210K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or construction management.
  • BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related field.
  • Experience managing California K-12 projects with DSA oversight.
  • Preferred certifications: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED.
  • Strong understanding of public procurement and construction delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a project team on a large project or multiple projects.
  • Define the technical scope of projects.
  • Promote repeat business through effective coordination and communication of project tasks.
  • Review cost estimates for accuracy.
  • Manage project-level conflict resolution effectively.
  • Maintain monthly project budgets and track current and forecasted expenditures.
  • Facilitate communications with the client and provide regular project reports.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to support an established K-12 school district in South San Francisco, leading the planning, design, and delivery of capital improvement and modernization projects from pre-construction through closeout. In this role, you will oversee project strategy, manage consultants and contractors, facilitate stakeholder coordination, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with district standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing California K-12 projects with DSA oversight, a strong understanding of public procurement and construction delivery, and the leadership skills to effectively collaborate with district staff, design teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies to successfully execute complex school facilities projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Lead a project team, either a large project or multiple projects or a whole program.
  • Define technical scope of project.
  • Promote opportunities for repeat business and create highly favorable references through the effective coordination, administration, and communication of project tasks.
  • Review cost estimates.
  • Manage project level conflict resolution.
  • Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures.
  • Facilitate and maintain communications with the client in addition to providing monthly/weekly/daily reports.
  • Achieve the client's objectives by successfully managing the client's project, goals, and objectives.
  • 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.
  • Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in independently managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.
  • Ability to distinguish between cause and effect of problems.
  • Actively listen and communicate effectively, clearly, unambiguously, and completely in both written and oral formats.


Preferred Education and Experience:

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

Experience: 8+ years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or construction management

Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED

DSA/ California K-12 project experience required.

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The salary range for this full-time role is $150,400.00-$210,533.36 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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