Life Sciences Assistant Project Manager — Boston

Cumming; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,200 - 104,267; 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 seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Boston, MA to join our Program & Project Management team. This client-facing role focuses on life sciences projects, offering exposure to in-house cost management and scheduling within an integrated service package.

The successful candidate will support project planning, design coordination, and contract administration while collaborating with Architects, Contractors, and other stakeholders to align with ownership priorities and project goals.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
• 1+ years' of experience in construction project management working on life sciences is required.
• Proficiency in Revit is required.
• Firm knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials and sequences, and architectural/construction drawings and specifications.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as business presentation skills.
• The ability to effectively interface with all levels of management and staff across organizational lines.
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and management of the project strategic plans and program initiatives to meet the goals and needs of the Owner.
• Act as Owner’s Advisor with primary responsibility for all phases of project.
• Manage overall planning, design, and construction process and orchestrate all activities related to design and construction.
• Guide Clients through the complexities of design and construction, with a focus on incorporation of ownership priorities into design, construction logistics and sequencing, as well as design management of the architecture and engineering teams.
• Coordinate with the Architect, Contractor, and other project team members to meet the project objectives and resolve issues.
• Lead all elements related to contracts; including negotiating, drafting and executing.
• Manage overall project budget and schedule. Report to project 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 preparation of RFQ/RFP, researching and comparing firms under consideration, and recommending and negotiating optimum business terms. This also includes team selection within firms.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Revit

Job description

Cumming Group seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Boston, MA to join our Program & Project Management team. This client-facing role focuses on life sciences projects, offering exposure to in-house cost management and scheduling within an integrated service package.

The successful candidate will support project planning, design coordination, and contract administration while collaborating with Architects, Contractors, and other stakeholders to align with ownership priorities and project goals.