Construction Manager

Cumming Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Construction Manager in Los Angeles, CA to lead demolition and site preparation on major projects. You will act as Owner's Representative, coordinating with city authorities, contractors, and environmental teams to ensure scope, schedule, and safety are met.

The role demands 7–10 years of CM experience, strong knowledge of hazardous materials abatement, and proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder communications and project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 7–10 years of construction management experience.
• Experience with demolition projects and public works.
• Experience serving as Owner's Representative or Construction Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee demolition and site preparation from pre-construction to completion.
• Act as Owner's Representative and liaison with city, contractors, consultants, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate hazardous materials abatement and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ensure protection of underground utilities during demolition operations.
• Review contractor work plans, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Support project closeout and redevelopment transition.

Skills

Demolition projects

Hazardous materials

Underground utilities

Public agency procedures

Plan/spec review

Change orders

Scheduling & cost

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Position Title: Construction Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Req Id: JR103962

Time Type: Full time

Description: At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of demolition and site preparation activities from pre-construction through project completion.
• Serve as the Owner's Representative and primary liaison between the City, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, utility providers, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety throughout the demolition phase.
• Coordinate and oversee hazardous materials identification, abatement activities, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ensure protection, coordination, and management of existing underground utilities throughout demolition operations.
• Review contractor work plans, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and change order requests.
• Evaluate and manage unforeseen site conditions and develop recommendations for resolution.
• Facilitate communication among project stakeholders and provide regular project status updates.
• Verify contractor compliance with contract documents, public agency requirements, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with inspectors, utility agencies, environmental consultants, and regulatory authorities to support project execution.
• Organize and maintain project documentation, records, correspondence, meeting minutes, and project controls.
• Assist in budget tracking, cost forecasting, and review of contractor payment applications.
• Support project closeout activities and transition planning for subsequent redevelopment phases.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale demolition projects.
• Strong understanding of hazardous materials abatement processes, environmental compliance, and site remediation activities.
• Experience protecting and coordinating underground utility infrastructure during demolition operations.
• Knowledge of public agency construction administration procedures and requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical reports.
• Experience managing change orders, claims, and unforeseen site conditions.
• Strong project scheduling, cost control, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with owners, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of construction management experience.
• Required experience managing demolition projects.
• Required experience working with public agencies or public works projects.
• Required experience overseeing hazardous materials abatement activities.
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, or similar role.
• Proficiency with construction documentation, project controls, scheduling, and reporting.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience supporting campus, municipal, institutional, or government redevelopment projects.
• Experience working on large, multi-phase site redevelopment programs.
• Familiarity with public-private partnership (P3) developments.
• OSHA 30 certification or similar safety certification preferred.
• Experience managing projects involving environmental remediation and utility coordination.

Work Environment

Cumming Group Office

Client Office

Project Site

Other _______________________________________

Physical Demands

Continuous sitting while using computer and/or phone

Constant use of sight while reviewing documents

Constant speech/hearing abilities for communication

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

If applicable, list PPE items to be used: close toed shoes, hard hat, reflective vest, etc. will be required when visiting a construction site.

Other _______________________________________

Travel Required

(What kind of travel is required? Domestic, international and what percent of time will this position be required to travel?)

• Domestic Travel 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75%+
• International Travel 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75%+

FLSA Status

Salary Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $120,200.00-$160,266.69 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

About_Us

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client's needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project's development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

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