Project Manager

CUMMING GROUP; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple capital projects from planning through completion for a leading technology client in Milpitas, CA. The role requires coordinating with stakeholders, design consultants, and vendors while minimizing disruption to operations.

Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in project management, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience with R&D labs, cleanrooms, and MEP systems.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction, CM, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or construction management.
• CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED certifications preferred.
• Must have R&D lab and cleanroom experience with strong knowledge of MEP systems.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, technology, or mission-critical facilities is preferred.

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.
• Coordinate with cost management for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
• Drive the permitting process by designing team documents for submission to agencies and ensuring permits move through efficiently.
• Develop and lead design management, procurement strategies, construction, fit-out, and closeout.
• Budget development and management.
• Oversee the entitlement process for unoccupied construction sites to ensure zoning is obtained.

Skills

Project management

Cost management

Communication

Value Engineering

Education

BS in Construction, CM, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field

CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED certifications (preferred)

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!We are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of multiple small-scale capital improvement, renovation, and infrastructure projects ($1MM-$20MM+) with a highly technical operational environment with a leading technology client in Milpitas, CA. This individual will manage projects from planning through completion, coordinating with internal stakeholders, design consultants, and vendors to ensure successful execution while minimizing impacts to ongoing operations. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple concurrent projects, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to effectively navigate complex stakeholder environments. Must have R&D lab and cleanroom experience with strong knowledge of MEP systems. Experience supporting infrastructure, technology, or mission-critical facilities is preferred.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.Manage the on-site 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 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 tangible 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.Perform Constructability Review to determine the reasonability of a build plan.Develop and lead design management, procurement strategies, construction, fit-out, and closeout.Contracts and claim negotiations.Budget development and management.Ability to run larger, more complex projects.Effectively delegate project tasks to project management team.Oversee the entitlement process for unoccupied construction sites to ensure appropriate zoning is obtained.Lead the vision for project procedures and processes for running the project.Other duties as assigned.Attendance at work during normal business hours.Knowledge & Skills Required:Knowledge and experience planning, managing & coordinating all aspects of project, scope and cost for multiple projects.Demonstrated ability to monitor and re-evaluate scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.Experience collaborating with cost management group to provide accurate and timely cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.Experience with Value EngineeringAbility to exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.Ability to 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 communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.Demonstrated ability to build positive 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.Preferred Education and Experience:Education: BS in Construction, CM, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related fieldExperience: 6+ years of experience Project Management, engineering, or construction managementPreferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED#LI-SJ1Cumming 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 they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.The salary range for this full-time role is $136,000.00-$181,333.36 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:MedicalDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k)401(k) MatchingPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysShort and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance Program