Director, K-12 Education Programs

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group seeks a Director to provide strategic oversight for a portfolio of capital improvement projects in education across Southern California. The role requires leading multi-prime contracts, guiding program lifecycle, and coordinating teams to meet district goals.

Ideal candidates will have 14+ years of PM experience, DSA familiarity, and proven ability to grow revenue in a large, complex market while mentoring staff and managing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Requires 14+ years in project management with client-facing responsibilities.
• Experience with public educational facility projects and DSA familiarity.
• Knowledge of multi-prime contracting methods and contract negotiations.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and manage budgets, schedules, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Consult executive-level clients, showcasing services and expanding revenue.
• Recruit and develop diverse, talented team members.
• Partner with other service lines to deliver integrated project approaches.
• Negotiate major contractual and commercial issues and develop delivery strategies.
• Oversee project revenue, utilization, and profitability across portfolios.
• Guide client on insurance limits and claims; support proposals and staffing.

Skills

Revenue growth

Contract negotiations

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Networking

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

14+ years PM experience

Public education facilities experience

DSA familiarity

Multi-prime contracting knowledge

Tools

CCM

PMP

PE

AIA

LEED

Job description

Cumming Group seeks a Director to provide strategic oversight for a portfolio of capital improvement projects in education across Southern California. The role requires leading multi-prime contracts, guiding program lifecycle, and coordinating teams to meet district goals.

Ideal candidates will have 14+ years of PM experience, DSA familiarity, and proven ability to grow revenue in a large, complex market while mentoring staff and managing client relationships.