Cumming Group · 4 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$153K/yr - $214K/yr
17+ years expCumming Group is one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, seeking a dedicated Senior Project Manager. This role involves directing and leading Owner's Authorized Representatives in support of K-12 educational facility projects at the Los Angeles Unified School District, resolving complex construction project issues, and managing overall project performance.
Construction
Responsibilities
Resolves complex construction project related issues, disputes, and disagreements
Develops, assigns, and monitors performance of OARs relative to assigned construction projects
Reviews status and overall construction project progress relative to submitted construction schedules
Reviews change orders from all construction projects and assesses their impact on the district
Assists Regional Directors and other Facilities management staff with bid and contract planning
Assesses bid specifications according to District needs and probability of completion under stated timeline
Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple construction projects
Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control
Reviews and monitors overall administration of contracts for Architects and related consultants
Coordinates program activities with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Asset Management Branch, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, and local districts
Reviews and takes recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects
Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management is required. If bachelor degree is not in the AEC fields, candidate must be able to complete the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential within one year of employment. Possession of a valid CCM credential at time of hire may be substituted for the required educational qualifications
A minimum of seventeen (17) years of full time experience in construction project management, with at least five (5) of those years in educational facility construction, public works, or large commercial projects
In addition, five (5) years of experience in managing large programs with projects having construction values in excess of $50M (not cumulative)
Preferred
Design Build Experience highly preferred
Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) preferred
Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) is preferred
Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes is preferred
Preferred Certification: A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
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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