Senior Project Manager, Public Sector & Education

CUMMING GROUP; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support a diverse portfolio of public-sector projects in the Bay Area. You will lead complex capital improvement and modernization efforts across K-12, community colleges, cities, and counties, overseeing budgets, schedules, consultants, and stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, client management, and proven delivery across public environments, with emphasis on compliance with public-sector standards and requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or construction management supporting K-12 schools or community college projects.
• Experience working with the DSA (Division of State Architects) required.
• Preferred certifications CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team, either a large project or multiple projects or a whole program.
• Define technical scope of project.
• Promote opportunities for repeat business and create highly favorable references through effective coordination and communication of project tasks.
• Review cost estimates and manage project budgets.
• Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures.
• Facilitate and maintain communications with the client and provide regular reports.
• Achieve the client’s objectives by successfully managing the project, goals, and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project delivery

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

DSA knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support a diverse portfolio of public-sector projects in the Bay Area. You will lead complex capital improvement and modernization efforts across K-12, community colleges, cities, and counties, overseeing budgets, schedules, consultants, and stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, client management, and proven delivery across public environments, with emphasis on compliance with public-sector standards and requirements.