Senior Project Manager

cumminggroup; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Gallagher is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the Dallas, TX area to lead complex, high-profile construction programs for institutional clients.

You will coordinate project teams, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and communicate with clients and stakeholders to deliver projects that meet rigorous standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of construction methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Familiarity with building codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stakeholder communication and provide updates to ensure satisfaction.
• Lead and mentor project teams, contractors, and vendors to drive results.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgets, and scope alignment through construction and post-construction phases.
• Manage site logistics, coordination of contractors and suppliers, and maintain safety standards.
• Track milestones, tasks, and deliverables, addressing deviations and ensuring timelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control.

Skills

Construction processes

Project management

Blueprint reading

Building codes

Job description

At Cumming Gallagher, 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 currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to be based out of the Dallas, TX area. This position is responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of the project team, appropriate communications with the client, management and control of scope, cost, and schedule objectives for the project as a whole. This client-facing role offers the opportunity to help deliver complex, high-profile construction projects within the institutional sector, with an emphasis on religious facilities and houses of worship. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communication:
  • Stakeholder Communication: Oversee and support the project team's regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project teams, contractors, and vendors, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
  • Team Collaboration: Collaborative approach to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors.
  • Contractor Relations: Oversee and support the project team's communication with vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors to coordinate orders and deliveries.
• Scope:
  • Leadership: Provide strong leadership and strategic direction to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring project objectives are met.
  • Project Planning: Oversee and support the project teams with comprehensive project plans through construction, and post-construction, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder requirements.
  • Site Management: Oversee and support the project teams with site logistics, including layout, access, and coordination of contractors and suppliers.
  • Progress Tracking: Oversee and support the project teams with project milestones, tasks, and deliverables, addressing any deviations and ensuring project timelines are met.
  • Resource Allocation: Oversee and support the project teams with allocating and managing resources effectively, including labor, equipment, and materials, to meet project objectives.
  • Issue Resolution: Oversee and support the project teams with project-related challenges promptly, collaborating with stakeholders to find solutions.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Oversee and support the project teams with the project's adherence to all relevant building codes, safety regulations, and legal requirements.
  • Risk Management: Oversee and support the project teams with potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smooth project progress.
  • Issue Resolution: Oversee and support the project teams with project-related issues and challenges promptly, seeking guidance from project management as needed.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project needs, handle unexpected challenges, and adjust project plans accordingly.
  • Quality Control: Oversee and support the project teams with project quality and ensure compliance with industry standards and stakeholder specifications.
  • Environmental Considerations: Oversee and support the project teams with awareness of environmental regulations and sustainable construction practices.
  • Budget Oversight: Oversee and support the project teams with project costs, expenses, change orders, and allowances, adjusting to stay within budget limits.
  • Documentation: Oversee and support the project teams with the reviewing, expediting, and monitoring of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, ASIs, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, punch lists, inspections, closeout, and stakeholder presentations).
  • Reporting: Oversee and support the project teams with project status reports, updates, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
  • Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices, lessons learned, and process enhancements to drive continuous improvement across projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Knowledge:
  • Construction Processes: In-depth understanding of construction methodologies, processes, and best practices.
  • Project Management: In-depth understanding of project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Blueprint Reading: In-depth understanding in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.
  • Building Codes and Regulations: In-depth understanding of lo