Project Manager

cumminggroup; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead scheduling, budgeting, and cost control across client projects.

The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, preparing management plans, and guiding permitting and compliance to meet project goals. The position requires 4+ years of PM experience in construction or engineering and a relevant BS.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee/budget proposals.
• Experience developing and driving action plans.
• Ability to monitor scope throughout the project and adjust as necessary.
• Ability to prepare cost and revenue projections.
• Knowledge of permitting processes and ability to drive the process to meet timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost.
• Value engineer the project by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal.
• Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
• Prepare Project Management plan and fee budget/proposal at the project outset.
• Drive the permitting process with various agencies to move approvals.
• Ensure design management aligns with client documents, budget, scope, and standards.

Skills

Project scheduling

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Cost estimation

Permitting process

Education

BS in Construction Management

Engineering, QS, Architecture or related

CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED certifications

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's 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!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost.
• Value Engineer the project by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal.
• Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
• Prepare Project Management plan and fee budget/proposal at the project outset.
• Evaluate documents and communicate the client's specific goals and expectations to all project team members.
• Develop and communicate action plans that will lead the project team throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.
• Re-evaluate the contract scope of work as the project progresses against the goals, expectations, and the needs of the client, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate with cost management group as applicable for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
• Organize and maintain framework for project team processes and record keeping of electronic and physical documents.
• Drive the permitting process by designing team documents to be submitted to various local, state, and federal agencies and ensure the applicable permits are moving through the process efficiently.
• Ensure the project design management continues to follow the client project documents such as budget, scope, schedule, and client's design standards.
• Prepare cost and revenue projections.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee/budget proposals.
• Experience developing and driving action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.
• Ability to prepare and communicate cost and revenue projections.
• Knowledge of permitting process and ability to drive the process to meet project timelines.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicates and collaborates with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
• Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough.
• Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field
• Experience: 4+ years of experience Project Management, engineering, or construction management
• Experience with educational facilities / K-12
• Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED

Work Environment

• Cumming Group Office
• Client Office
• Project Site
• Other _____________________________________

Physical Demands

• Continuous sitting while using computer and/or phone
• Constant use of sight while reviewing documents
• Constant speech/hearing abilities for communication
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• If applicable, list PPE items to be used: close toed shoes, hard hat, reflective vest, etc. will be required when visiting a construction site.
• Other _____________________________________

Travel Required

• Domestic Travel 0-10%
• Domestic Travel 10-25%
• Domestic Travel 25 - 50%
• Domestic Travel 50-75%
• Domestic Travel 75%
• International Travel 0-10%
• International Travel 10-25%
• International Travel 25 - 50%
• International Travel 50-75%
• International Travel 75%

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

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 th