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Cumming Group · 5 hours ago

Director, Project Management

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$153K/yr - $214K/yr

15+ years exp

Cumming Group is one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, known for its diverse project portfolio and significant revenue growth. They are seeking a Director in Los Angeles, CA, to oversee a bond-funded construction program for a public K-12 school district, ensuring projects are completed on-time and on-budget while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Hiring Manager

Nathan Hockett

Responsibilities

Establish, monitor, and control projects with progressive reviews including scope, cost, schedule, and risk

Identify and assess scope, schedule, and budget changes and make recommendations to bring into compliance with the program goals and objectives

Provide overall coordination and implement controls to ensure projects are completed on-time and on-budget per the program contract

Identify and advise owner of any potential obstacles that need special attention during the project; assess options, recommend preferred approach, and implement as required

Regularly assess the status of work, establish, and administer quality assurance and control programs for projects

Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost

Value Engineer the project by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal

Communicate with and manage project stakeholders

Prepare Project Management plan and fee budget/proposal at the project outset

Evaluate documents and communicate the client’s specific goals and expectations to all project team members

Develop and communicate action plans that will lead the project team throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan

Re-evaluate the contract scope of work as the project progresses against the goals, expectations, and the needs of the client, and recommend adjustments as necessary

Coordinate with cost management group as applicable for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation

Organize and maintain framework for project team processes and record keeping of electronic and physical documents

Drive the permitting process by designing team documents to be submitted to various local, state, and federal agencies and ensure the applicable permits are moving through the process efficiently

Ensure the project design management continues to follow the client project documents such as budget, scope, schedule, and client's design standards

Prepare cost and revenue projections

Qualification

Construction ManagementCost ManagementProject ManagementLEED CertificationPMP CertificationRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Experience providing coordination and implementation of controls to ensure on-time and on-budget metrics are met

Ability to identify potential obstacles and provide options and plans to mitigate

Experience reviewing scope, cost, schedule and risk

Utilize effective written and oral communication skills

Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals

Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values

Hold self accountable to individual and team goals

Consistently communicates and collaborates with team members and clients

Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients

Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression

Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough

Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe

Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)

Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes or similar

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

Minimum of 15 years' experience in project management, with a focus on education projects as an Owners Representative or in a consultancy capacity

Prior experience with educational facility construction projects/programs is required