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Cumming Group · 1 month ago

Associate Director, Procurement and Contracts

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$127K/yr - $178K/yr

8+ years exp

Cumming Group is one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, focusing on impactful project delivery. The Associate Director will oversee the Procurement & Contracts team, guiding strategy and execution across procurement planning, solicitation development, contract negotiation, and risk management.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement and contract activities on multiple projects or programs, managing workload and deliverables of the Procurement & Contracts team

Develop procurement strategies, lead procurement planning sessions, and manage the full lifecycle of solicitations (RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, etc.)

Draft, review, and negotiate design and construction contracts, primarily using AIA and other industry-standard forms

Ensure contracts align with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation best practices

Provide oversight on procurement compliance, contractor onboarding, and contractual performance tracking

Support internal training and mentorship on contract administration, procurement procedures, and project delivery methods

Collaborate across service lines to provide integrated project delivery and advisory solutions

Contribute to fee proposal development and support client onboarding and scoping of services

Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling services, and building long-term client partnerships

Manage and monitor project budgets, billing, and revenue forecasts

Participate in industry events and thought leadership initiatives

Meet revenue and profitability targets set by leadership

Other duties as assigned

Attendance at work during normal business hours

Qualification

Procurement strategyContract negotiationAIA contract formsContract management platformsConstruction procurement methodsComplianceRegulationsTeam supervisionPerformance metrics monitoringClient communicationBusiness developmentCross-functional collaborationAttention to detailLeadership

Required

Ability to lead procurement strategy and contract negotiations for complex construction programs

Strong working knowledge of design and construction procurement methods including: Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, Design-Build, etc

Expert understanding of AIA and other contract forms, including negotiation and amendment practices

Proficiency in contract management platforms, tools, document control systems, and client/vendor portals

Deep understanding of compliance, legal frameworks, and industry regulations relevant to public and private sector contracting

Effective delegation and team supervision skills, providing ongoing feedback and coaching

Ability to monitor performance metrics, deliver against revenue goals, and support business development

Strong verbal and written communication skills with client-facing presence

Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Early-stage business mindset with a focus on process optimization and client value

Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor junior staff

High level of attention to detail, organization, and contract compliance

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Preferred

Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field. Master's degree preferred

Experience: 8 to 12 years in construction procurement, contract management, and advisory within the AEC industry

Preferred Certification: Professional certification such as MRICS, MCIArb, CPCM, CCM, or equivalent