EV Charging Program PM – Owner’s Rep Lead (LA)

Cumming Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; CAD 170,000 - 227,000; 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 is seeking a Project Manager to support an EV charging program based in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on representing the Owner, overseeing field and office activities, and coordinating with the client and contractors to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget.

Applicants should bring a decade of construction management experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with EV installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or similar field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in construction management on transportation or infrastructure projects of comparable scale and complexity.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience as owner’s representative and/or management of major construction project of similar scope and budget.
• Prior experience with EV charger installation projects.
• Strong ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior contractor experience in a Project Manager, Superintendent, or Project Engineer capacity is desirable.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Owner’s representative in all matters related to the EV Charging Program, overseeing daily field and office activities.
• Monitor and manage project scope, schedule, and budget, and report project status to the client’s executive leadership.
• Participate in design review and constructability meetings, propose solutions to mitigate identified issues, and provide construction information and recommendations.
• Support the solicitation of construction contractors, including analysis of drawings, technical specifications, construction staging and methods, contract packaging, and scope of work for clarity and completeness.
• Coordinate with the client’s Environmental Compliance and Services Department to analyze environmental and sustainability-related contract specifications as needed.
• Track scope changes, evaluate impacts of proposed modifications on schedule and budget, and ensure changes are properly documented.
• Develop and manage the project schedule, including monthly progress reporting and contractor schedule review.
• Support project cost engineering activities including budget review, tracking actuals and allocations, and forecast maintenance.
• Maintain a project risk register and communicate risk status to the client.
• Support monthly reporting on schedule compliance, cost performance, and project status.
• Manage project document control including RFIs, RFCs, submittals, change proposals, and other deliverables.
• Provide technical support on engineering issues during design and construction phases.
• Represent the client in community and public agency engagement as needed.
• Uphold a strong safety culture and adhere to security policies.
• Ensure conformance with all contract documents and align with the approved project baseline.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a Project Manager to support an EV charging program based in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on representing the Owner, overseeing field and office activities, and coordinating with the client and contractors to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget.

Applicants should bring a decade of construction management experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with EV installations.