Construction PM

CUMMING GROUP; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

At Cumming Group, we deliver world‑class project and cost management consultancy. You will lead planning, scheduling, and cost control across complex projects, identify savings, and drive approvals with stakeholders. You’ll prepare PM plans, budgets, and manage contract scope to meet client goals.

A strong communication style and 4+ years in PM/engineering/construction are required. Join a fast-growing team with office presence across the US and a track record of delivering on demanding

Qualifications

• Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee budgets.
• Ability to prepare cost and revenue projections.
• Experience driving action plans and monitoring scope.
• Knowledge of permitting processes and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• 4+ years in project management/engineering/construction management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate project schedule, scope, and cost.
• Value engineer by identifying savings opportunities and substitutions.
• Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
• Prepare PM plan and fee budget/proposal at project outset.
• Review docs and align with client goals and expectations.
• Develop and communicate action plans for the project team.
• Re-evaluate contract scope as project progresses and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate with cost management for estimates and budgets.
• Organize framework for project team processes and records.
• Drive permitting by preparing documents for agencies.
• Ensure design management follows client docs and standards.
• Prepare cost and revenue projections.

Skills

Project management

Cost management

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Permitting process

Team coordination

Quality control

Education

BS in Construction Management

Engineering

QS

Architecture

Job 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: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.Communicate with and manage 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 as applicable 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 physical 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.Other duties as assigned.Attendance at work during normal business hours.Knowledge & Skills Required:Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee/budget proposals.Experience developing and driving action plans.Demonstrated ability to monitor scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.Ability to prepare and communicate cost and revenue projections.Knowledge of permitting process and ability to drive the process to meet project timelines.Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.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 communicates and collaborates with team members and clients.Build 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.Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.Preferred Education and Experience:Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related fieldExperience: 4+ years of experience Project Management, engineering, or construction managementPreferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED#LI-SJ2Cumming 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 $102,300.00-$136,433.35 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:MedicalDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k)401(k) MatchingPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysShort and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance Program