K-12 Construction Manager — Project Delivery Lead

cumminggroup; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group seeks a Construction Manager to support a K-12 client program in Los Gatos, CA. The role oversees contractors, schedules, budgets, quality control and site safety to ensure successful project delivery.

Ideal candidates have experience managing DSA-regulated California school construction projects, with a track record of coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and driving project outcomes within defined budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience determining labor requirements based on project scope.
• Familiar with building and safety codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of plans and contract terms and conditions.
• Experience preparing and negotiating contracts, revisions and change orders.
• Experience investigating delays, incidents and reporting them properly.
• Experience preparing budget estimates and cost reports.
• Ability to plan, manage and coordinate project schedule, scope and cost.

Responsibilities

• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Inspect projects for code compliance and safety.
• Explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and changes with stakeholders.
• Prepare budget estimates and cost-tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors and design professionals to resolve issues.
• Manage permitting processes with local, state and federal agencies.
• Monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Maintain project documentation and records.

Skills

Labor planning

Building codes

Contract changes

Budget control

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Cumming Group seeks a Construction Manager to support a K-12 client program in Los Gatos, CA. The role oversees contractors, schedules, budgets, quality control and site safety to ensure successful project delivery.

Ideal candidates have experience managing DSA-regulated California school construction projects, with a track record of coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and driving project outcomes within defined budgets and timelines.