Senior Construction PM — K-12 & Higher Ed Leader

Cumming Group; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 167,000; 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 in New Haven, CT is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager with K-12 and Higher Education experience. You will join our Program & Project Management team, managing design, construction, and owner advisement to deliver projects on time and within budget.

This client-facing role combines in-house cost management and scheduling with integrated program management to support diverse projects across education facilities.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years' experience in construction project management.
• Experience with design, construction, or maintenance of K-12 and higher education facilities.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sequences; ability to read architectural drawings.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management and staff 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

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Client liaison

Education

BS in Engineering/Construction/Architecture

Job description

Cumming Group in New Haven, CT is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager with K-12 and Higher Education experience. You will join our Program & Project Management team, managing design, construction, and owner advisement to deliver projects on time and within budget.

This client-facing role combines in-house cost management and scheduling with integrated program management to support diverse projects across education facilities.