Senior Project Manager

At Cumming Group you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally an extremely diverse project portfolio and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Founded in 2007 LeftField has built a strong reputation as the market leading owner’s project manager in the K–12 education sector with additional experience in higher education life sciences and municipal projects. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead a project team either a large project or multiple projects or a whole program. 

• Define technical scope of project.

• Promote opportunities for repeat business and create highly favorable references through the effective coordination administration and communication of project tasks.

• Review cost estimates.

• Manage project level conflict resolution.

• Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures.

• Facilitate and maintain communications with the client in addition to providing monthly/weekly/daily reports.

• Achieve the client’s objectives by successfully managing the client’s project goals and objectives.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals. 

• Delegate 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 plan for direct reports and teams; provide ongoing feedback. 

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

• Ability to distinguish between cause and effect of problems. 

• Actively listen and communicate effectively clearly unambiguously and completely in both written and oral formats. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Education: BS in Construction Management Engineering QS Architecture or related field.

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in Project Management engineering or construction management.

• Experience working on K-12 projects is required.

• Preferred Certification: CCM PMP PE AIA LEED

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All other terms and conditions of employment such as compensation benefits transfers layoff return from layoff training education and social and recreational programs are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended all of the rules regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor and all similar state and local laws.

In addition to base salary Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

What We Do

Cumming Group is an international project management and cost consulting company that delivers creative customized solutions to a vast portfolio of clients worldwide.

Why Work With Us

Cumming Group’s mission is to be the most trusted team in the built environment. We maximize the value delivered to our clients by attracting team members who match our drive and client-centric focus. Our team members are exceptional problem-solvers who appreciate Cumming Group’s entrepreneurial culture that empowers them to achieve both personal

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