Director, Project Management (Hospitality)

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 146,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Director of Project Management (Hospitality) to lead a PM team and serve as the hospitality construction expert in the region. The role is based in Denver, CO, with responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating activities to meet client goals within time and budget constraints.

The ideal candidate has 14+ years of PM experience, prefers CCM/PMP/PE/AIA/LEED credentials, and will manage client relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive revenue growth on a

Qualifications

• Experience growing revenue on large, complex projects.
• Ability to negotiate major contractual and commercial agreements.
• Ability to provide strategic input and lead program execution.

Responsibilities

• Consult executive-level clients, expanding services and revenue.
• Lead and coach PM teams to deliver on schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with service-line leaders for integrated client solutions.
• Oversee risk, procurement strategies, and contract execution.

Skills

Revenue growth

Contract negotiations

Strategic input

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

BS in Construction/CM/Engineering/Architecture

Certifications: CCM, PMP, PE, LEED

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the worlds 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! The Director, Project Management (Hospitality) assembles and supervises the Project Management team as assigned to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a project to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. The Director, Project Management is primarily responsible for maintaining the client relationship on one or more projects. This person will serve as the Hospitality Construction expert within the region and will be based out of Denver, CO. Come join our team!

Essential Duties & 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. Negotiate major contractual and commercial issues (GC, Arch, Direct to owner, etc.). Develop procurement and delivery strategies. Oversee quality of team output and coach for excellent performance. Advise client of various types of Insurance limits and claims. Assist with the negotiation and execution of Cumming proposals, staffing, and contracts. Vigorously grow revenue in a large, complex market. Track and manage revenue, utilization, and profitability for project(s) assigned. Other duties as assigned. Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required

Demonstrated experience with growing revenue in a large, complex market. Experience negotiating major contractual and commercial agreements. Ability to provide input on functional strategies and lead execution by designing programs. Ability to proactively influence changes; thinking through issue trends and scalable solutions that further organizational goals. Experience identifying and driving accountability. Ability to nurture regional/global team member and client relationships. Demonstrated ability to identify resources to keep current and network externally. Ability to mentor/develop key team members (may be outside the chain of command).

Preferred Education and Experience

Education: BS in Construction, CM, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field Experience: 14+ years of PM experience overall including management and leading client expectations in a client facing-role.

Preferred Certification

CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED

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 $146,400.00-$204,933.36 per year.

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

Deadline to Apply: 12/09/2026

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.