Design & Construction Lead — Complex Institutional Projects

CUMMING GROUP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group in Rochester, NY is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the Design, Engineering and Construction phases of high-profile academic and institutional projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams through Program, Concept, SD, DD, CD and CA phases, with hands-on PM responsibilities and strong client service.

You will manage documentation, coordinate with consultants, and ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and budget, including on-site construction oversight and cross-office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field preferred.
• 8–12 years’ experience in elite architecture or engineering firms on medium to large scale institutional, academic, university buildings.
• Experience with cost and schedule management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project; CAD and 3D software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and Preconstruction Project Management in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with clients and consultants to deliver design excellence.
• Lead development through Program, Concept, SD, DD, CD, and CA phases with meetings, workshops, reviews, and site work.
• Take ownership with a hands-on approach, strategic and detail-oriented.
• Develop management deliverables including presentations, reports, tables, notes, logs.
• Maintain on-site presence for active construction projects; assist with onboarding and RFQ/RFP processes.
• Support cost and schedule management and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Design management

Client service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

MS Project

CAD

3D software

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Procore

Job description

Cumming Group in Rochester, NY is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the Design, Engineering and Construction phases of high-profile academic and institutional projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams through Program, Concept, SD, DD, CD and CA phases, with hands-on PM responsibilities and strong client service.

You will manage documentation, coordinate with consultants, and ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and budget, including on-site construction oversight and cross-office