Strategic Construction Project Manager — Owner Advisor (Boston)

Cumming; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 149,000; 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 seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager in Boston, MA to join our rapidly growing Program & Project Management team. You will act as Owner’s Advisor across all project phases, coordinating design and construction with owners, architects, and contractors.

The role emphasizes managing budgets, schedules, and contracts, with a focus on client satisfaction and integrated cost management and scheduling services.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
• 5+ years' of experience in construction project management working on commercial interiors, retail or mixed-use projects is required.
• Firm knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials and sequences, and architectural/construction drawings and specifications.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as business presentation skills.
• The ability to effectively interface with all levels of management and staff across organizational lines, including other client business units.
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships 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

Education

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

Job description

Cumming Group seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager in Boston, MA to join our rapidly growing Program & Project Management team. You will act as Owner’s Advisor across all project phases, coordinating design and construction with owners, architects, and contractors.

The role emphasizes managing budgets, schedules, and contracts, with a focus on client satisfaction and integrated cost management and scheduling services.