Higher-Ed Construction PM: Lead Design & Delivery

Cumming Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 107,000 - 142,000; 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 Bethesda, MD is seeking a Construction Project Manager with higher education project experience to join our Program & Project Management team. This client-facing role focuses on delivering projects with ownership priorities across design, construction, and scheduling.

You will develop strategic plans, manage budgets and schedules, lead contracts, and coordinate with architects, contractors, and clients to achieve project goals, with a salary range of $106,800 to $142,400 per

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
• 5+ years' of experience in construction project management working on higher education projects is highly preferred.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as business presentation skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and staff across organizational lines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and management of project strategic plans and program initiatives to meet Owner goals.
• Act as Owner’s Advisor with primary responsibility for all phases of project.
• Manage overall planning, design, and construction process and coordinate all activities related to design and construction.
• Guide clients through design and construction complexities, prioritizing ownership priorities in design and construction logistics and sequencing.
• Coordinate with Architect, Contractor, and other project team members to meet objectives and resolve issues.
• Lead all elements related to contracts; including negotiating, drafting and executing.
• Manage overall project budget and schedule; report to team and client on a regular basis.
• Lead proposal review, leveling and analysis and present to the Client.
• Lead selection process for all consultants and vendors, including RFQ/RFP processes and term negotiations.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Client interfacing

Analytical skills

Team relationship building

Contract management

Education

BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field

Job description

Cumming Group in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Construction Project Manager with higher education project experience to join our Program & Project Management team. This client-facing role focuses on delivering projects with ownership priorities across design, construction, and scheduling.

You will develop strategic plans, manage budgets and schedules, lead contracts, and coordinate with architects, contractors, and clients to achieve project goals, with a salary range of $106,800 to $142,400 per