Project Manager - EV Charging

cumminggroup; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Project Manager to support a public agency's EV charger installation program. You will act as the Owner's representative, guiding design and construction from planning through final procurement.

The role requires 10+ years in construction management, experience as owner's representative on large projects, and a valid California driver's license. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years in construction management on transportation or infrastructure projects of comparable scale.
• 3+ years as owner's representative on major projects with similar scope and budget.
• Prior experience with EV charger installation projects.
• Valid California Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Act as Owner's representative for EV charging program and oversee field/office activities.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget and report status to client leadership.
• Participate in design reviews and coordinate with contractors and procurement.
• Coordinate environmental compliance and contract specifications as needed.
• Develop and manage project schedule; provide monthly progress reporting.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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!

Cumming Group is currently hiring a Project Manager to be based in Los Angeles, CA. The Project Manager position is responsible for supporting a public agency's EV charger installation program. This is an outstanding opportunity to bring your specialized energy expertise to our team, grow your career, and make an immediate impact on the built environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as the Owner's representative in all matters related to the EV Charging Program, overseeing and managing daily field and office activities, project staff coordination, and all ancillary project functions.
• Monitor and manage project scope, schedule, and budget, and report project status to the client's executive leadership as required.
• Participate in design review and constructability meetings, propose solutions to mitigate identified issues, and provide construction information and recommendations from planning through final solicitation document preparation.
• Support the solicitation of construction contractors, including analysis of drawings, technical specifications, construction staging and methods, contract packaging, and scope of work for clarity and completeness.
• Coordinate with the client's Environmental Compliance and Services Department to analyze environmental and sustainability-related contract specifications as needed.
• Track scope changes, evaluate impacts of proposed modifications on schedule and budget, and ensure all changes are properly documented and authorized through the client's established change management procedures.
• Develop and manage the project schedule, or review and manage an existing schedule, including monthly progress reporting, contractor schedule review, and recommendations regarding schedule changes, contract impacts, and workarounds.
• Support project cost engineering activities including budget review, tracking actuals and allocations, variance analysis, contingency evaluations, and forecast maintenance.
• Maintain a project risk register, evaluate likelihood and impact of identified risks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate risk status to the client.
• Support monthly reporting on schedule compliance, cost performance, and project status.
• Manage project document control including RFIs, RFCs, submittals, change proposals, and other deliverables.
• Provide technical support on engineering issues during design and construction phases, limited to advisory and coordination services.
• Represent the client in community and public agency engagement as needed, with a focus on protecting the interests of the traveling public and the client at all times.
• Uphold a strong safety culture, maintain personal accountability for their own safety and the safety of those around them, and adhere to all applicable security policies and procedures.
• Ensure conformance with all contract documents and coordinate with client staff and other consultants to maintain alignment between project execution and the approved project baseline.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or similar field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in construction management on transportation or infrastructure projects of comparable scale and complexity.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience as owner's representative and/or management of major construction project of similar scope and budget.
• Prior experience with EV charger installation projects.
• Strong ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior contractor experience in a Project Manager, Superintendent, or Project Engineer capacity is desirable.
• Valid California Class C driver's license.

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) individu