Cumming Group · 9 hours ago
Associate Director, Project Management (K-12)
Cumming Group is one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States. They are seeking an Associate Director to join their Public Project Management team, overseeing a large scale K-12 program and managing planning, design, and construction while coordinating with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Oversee a large project team or multiple small project teams (or whole program) by supervising the appropriate communications with the client management and control of the scope, cost, and schedule objectives for the project (or program) as a whole
Bring new business opportunities to the firm through performance excellence and positive client relationship management
Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures
Be responsible for monthly billing and projections
Lead the development of staff through supervisions, training, coaching, and mentoring
Anticipate issues and help team members and partners avoid and recover
Develop and oversee RFP’s for consultants and contractors
Develop and facilitate owner consultant, Architect, & GC RFPs
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
Other duties as assigned
Attendance at work during normal business hours
Qualification
Required
Experience overseeing multiple project teams (whole program) of various sizes
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain positive client relationships
Ability to maintain monthly project budgets
Experience developing RFP's for various scopes & providers
Demonstrated experience mentoring and training junior team members
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
Preferred
Education: BS in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field
Experience: 10+ years of PM experience overall including management
Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEEDry Exempt
Previous K-12/ DSA project experience required
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.
Funding
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