Senior Project Portfolio Lead - Capital Programs

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 211,000; 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 a Lead Senior Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of capital projects in the San Francisco / Sacramento region. This role emphasizes directing cross-functional teams, enforcing project controls, and delivering client-ready outputs.

You will mentor junior staff and lead development of owner consultant, Architect, and GC relationships. The position requires extensive experience in design-build delivery, public-sector programs, and proven ability to manage large-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.
• Minimum eighteen (18) years in construction industry with leadership of PM staff or multi-firm teams.
• Experience directing multiple concurrent capital projects at portfolio level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct assigned project teams across multiple capital projects.
• Enforce consistent project controls including schedule, cost reporting, risk, and documentation.
• Review and approve deliverables; ensure standards are met before client submission.
• Monitor performance and escalate resource issues; mentor staff and manage training.
• Develop and manage staff development, internal reporting, and portfolios budgets.
• Lead RFP development for consultants and contractors; coordinate with leads for consistency.

Skills

Project oversight

Client relationships

Budget management

RFP development

Mentoring junior staff

Team leadership

Performance monitoring

Conflict mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction/architecture

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a Lead Senior Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of capital projects in the San Francisco / Sacramento region. This role emphasizes directing cross-functional teams, enforcing project controls, and delivering client-ready outputs.

You will mentor junior staff and lead development of owner consultant, Architect, and GC relationships. The position requires extensive experience in design-build delivery, public-sector programs, and proven ability to manage large-scale