Cumming Group · 1 day ago
Director, Scheduling
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$191K/yr - $267K/yr
10+ years expCumming Group is one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States. In this role, you will lead the scheduling team to ensure optimal project planning and resource allocation while supporting business development and maintaining client relationships.
Responsibilities
Prepare fee proposals and negotiate professional service agreements
Conflict resolution – both internal and external
Coordinate staff utilization and assign team members to projects
Provide quality assurance to project schedule deliverables
Build and maintain the trust and respect of internal team members to ensure efficiency and cohesiveness
Willingness to testify in construction disputes
Prepare deliverables such as time impact analysis report, quantification of damages, OKR, and claims assessment
Expand Business Development from solid service delivery to adding new clients
Promote opportunities for repeat business and expanding into adding clients through good service delivery and creating highly favorable references through the effective coordination administration and communication of project tasks
Comparative cost analysis, calculation of damages & counter-damages
People Management (i.e., coaching, mentoring, admin)
Observe potential internal/external conflict and implement proactive solutions to mitigate conflict
Train junior team members with a focus on building technical skills and competencies
Identified area of expertise striving to become SME (time, industry, standards, quantum, risk management, etc.)
Consult executive level existing clientele, showcasing the services that have made Cumming an industry leader by consistently making client needs top priority
Increase services to existing clientele by providing solutions to their issues and develop new revenue generating business
Actively participate in the recruitment and development of diverse and talented team members
Partner with other Cumming service line leaders with the goal of providing an integrated project approach to clients and setting Cumming apart from competitors
Other duties as assigned
Attendance at work during normal business hours
Qualification
Required
Ability to move from project focus to business mentality by showing potential for leadership & outstanding competence in service delivery
Familiarity with adjudicative process: litigation, arbitration, expert determination, adjudication, ombudsmen, dispute review boards, mediation-Arbitration, technical forensics, etc
Knowledge of and experience performing delay &/or quantum analysis
Demonstrated success of project turn-around and recovery
Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals
Delegate while providing clear instructions and ongoing feedback
Monitor metrics and course correct as necessary while holding self and others accountable
Provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members
Build relationships with key internal resources (peers, direct reports, & senior leaders)
Create development opportunities and plans for direct reports and teams; provide ongoing feedback
Ability to begin to move from project tasks focus to more business mentality
Demonstrate leadership traits and represent company values in a client facing capacity
Ability to proactively influence changes; thinking through issue trends and scalable solutions that further organizational goals
Experience identifying and driving accountability
Ability to nurture regional/global team member and client relationships
Demonstrated ability to identify resources to keep current and network externally
Ability to mentor/develop key team members (may be outside the chain of command)
Preferred
Education: BS in Construction, CM, Engineering, QS, or related field
Experience: 10+ years in project scheduling, project/construction management and/or as a Project Engineer; 5+ years leading client expectations in a client facing-role
Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED
Benefits
Medical
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Short and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Cumming Group
At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Derek Hutchison
CEO + President
A. Al Jajeh
Chief Financial Officer & Member of The Board of Directors
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