Rising Project Manager – Public Sector

CUMMING GROUP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; 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 is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Raleigh, NC office to join the Program & Project Management team. You will support client deliverables, manage budgets, review pay apps, and contribute to site visits and contract documentation.

The role emphasizes client service across public sector projects and requires strong cost control and Excel proficiency. You will work under the PM team to track schedules, prepare agendas, and maintain logs, while coordinating with Principals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years' experience in construction project management, project controls, or construction accounting within an owner’s representative, construction management, general contracting, or development environment.
• Strong cost control experience, including budget management, commitments, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including structured cost workbooks, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Proficiency with Procore or a comparable construction management platform.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and CPM schedules and ask informed questions regarding project scope, cost, and schedule.
• Experience with CMAR and/or GMP projects is preferred.
• Experience with public sector projects and familiarity with public procurement processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from consultants.
• Review pay applications and consultant invoices, including Schedule of Values (SOV) reconciliation, stored materials, and reimbursable expenses.
• Prepare Client deliverables for review, researching means, methods, and best practices, and conducting site visits and inspections.
• Effectively manage a variety of work to required standards of quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Communicate clearly and inclusively at all levels.
• Thoroughly review, interpret, and understand the project specifications and contract drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, analyses, research, interviews as needed.
• Produce tracking logs, research matrices, and RFQ/RFPs and comparison charts for various Owner consultants.
• Participate in consultant interviews as required.
• Draft and edit contract documents as needed.
• Report to ownership team, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and track required follow-ups items as required.
• Track master project budgets and schedules for respective projects through all phases of design and construction.
• Weekly progress report with photo documentation.
• Create meeting minutes for OAC and other meetings as required.
• Assist with the monthly project report.
• Download drawings and project information into Procore.
• Provide support to Principals, Project Directors, and PMs as needed, including but not limited to developing, reviewing, and/or maintaining logs for: RFQ/RFP, RFI, Change Orders, Invoices & Payments, Contract Documents.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequences.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Strong initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Construction project management

Cost control

Read drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Raleigh, NC office to join the Program & Project Management team. You will support client deliverables, manage budgets, review pay apps, and contribute to site visits and contract documentation.

The role emphasizes client service across public sector projects and requires strong cost control and Excel proficiency. You will work under the PM team to track schedules, prepare agendas, and maintain logs, while coordinating with Principals