Senior Technical Project Manager - CSA

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 133,000 - 186,000; 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 Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager - CSA to lead complex construction and capital projects from planning through closeout. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, design management, procurement, and construction execution while delivering exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of PM experience in construction or capital projects, strong leadership and communication, and credentials such as PMP, CCM, PE, AIA, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in construction or capital projects.
• Experience leading large, multi-stakeholder projects with strong communication.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, AIA, or LEED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery from planning to closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk with alignment to client objectives.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead project teams, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure success.
• Develop project management plans, budgets, fee proposals, and cost projections.
• Oversee permitting, entitlement, zoning, and regulatory approvals.
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide strategic recommendations.
• Monitor project performance, evaluate scope changes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead contract administration, negotiations, and claims resolution.
• Mentor and lead project management team members while delegating responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Budgeting

Scheduling

Value engineering

Client relations

PMP

CCM

PE

AIA

LEED

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world\u2019s 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 seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager - CSA to lead complex construction and capital project initiatives from planning through closeout in Charlotte, NC. This role is responsible for overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, stakeholder coordination, design management, procurement, and construction execution while ensuring exceptional client service and project delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, strategic problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery, including planning, design, procurement, construction, fit-out, and closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk while ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead project teams, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop project management plans, budgets, fee proposals, and cost projections.
• Oversee permitting, entitlement, zoning, and regulatory approval processes.
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide strategic recommendations throughout project execution.
• Monitor project performance, evaluate scope changes, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead contract administration, negotiations, and claims resolution.
• Mentor and provide leadership to project management team members while effectively delegating responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\u2019s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience within construction, engineering, or capital project environments.
• Experience managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, cost management, scheduling, and value engineering.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, AIA, or LEED are preferred.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group\u2019s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $133,100.00-$186,366.69 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate\u2019s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client\u2019s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project\u2019s development. Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group\u2019s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.