Director, Cost Management & Revenue Growth

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 223,000; 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

Cumming Group in Seattle, WA seeks a Director of Cost Management to lead client relationships, develop integrated cost strategies, and drive profitability. This role emphasizes leadership across a diverse team and collaboration with service lines to differentiate offerings in a competitive market.

Ideal candidates bring 9–12 years in cost management, MRICS/AssocRICS or equivalent, and a track record of growing revenue while overseeing cost estimates and client expectations.

Qualifications

• 9 to 12 years in Cost & Commercial Management.
• 5+ years leading client expectations and managing a business unit.
• Professional accreditation – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Consult executive level existing clientele, showcasing the services that have made Cumming an industry leader by consistently making client needs top priority.
• Increase services to existing clientele by providing solutions to their issues and develop new revenue generating business.
• Actively participate in the recruitment and development of diverse and talented team members.
• Partner with other Cumming service line leaders with the goal of providing an integrated project approach to clients and setting Cumming apart from competitors.
• Prepare fee proposals and negotiate professional services agreements.
• Provide quality assurance to cost estimates before submittal to clients.
• Provide suggestions to Cumming senior leadership on cost management operations as well as company, regional, and sector goal setting.
• Oversee quality of team output and coach for excellent performance.
• Vigorously grow revenue in diverse service offering or markets.
• Accountable for fiscal performance in accordance with company goals.
• Provides timely business reporting for forecasts, and others as required.
• Interprets company results and P&L for area of responsibility and provides reporting to senior management.
• Mentors and leads team development.
• Approves invoices and pursues, with F&A, Accounts receivable.
• Sets strategy for business development and marketing.
• Provide organizational leadership in area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Business development

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Job description

Cumming Group in Seattle, WA seeks a Director of Cost Management to lead client relationships, develop integrated cost strategies, and drive profitability. This role emphasizes leadership across a diverse team and collaboration with service lines to differentiate offerings in a competitive market.

Ideal candidates bring 9–12 years in cost management, MRICS/AssocRICS or equivalent, and a track record of growing revenue while overseeing cost estimates and client expectations.