Planning & Development 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!

Our firm is currently looking for an experienced Planning & Development Project Manager located in the Los Angeles area. This position will have a focus on pre-construction activities and design coordination for K-12 educational facility projects. This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the largest school bond programs in the country.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of pre-construction, project development, bid/award, and project close-out phase of all assigned projects.

• Works with the design team to focus on the approved original project scope.

• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects.

• Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies to complete federal and state requirements as needed; coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion.

• Monitors project budgets on a monthly basis and ensures that budgets accurately reflect the status/progress of projects.

• Resolves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and disagreements.

• Reviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress and ensures project scopes stay within the approved project definition.

• Assists project team with contracts, bid and contract planning.

• Implements project or program policy guidelines and procedures; suggest improvements and implement approved changes.

• Evaluates new developments and strategies affecting program objectives and results.

• Works with technical personnel to estimate costs of building and alteration projects.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Experience with scoping and planning of new construction and/or modernization projects.

• Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes.

• Experience with LEED and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) projects.

• Experience with both project delivery and procurement methods for public projects.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management. Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education. Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year for-year basis and demonstrate extensive proficiency in the duties indicated.

• Minimum 10 years full time paid professional experience managing public/educational or commercial projects; with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities from project inception, project planning, design, project development to close-out.

• Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently; proficiency in managing various educational modernization projects is preferred.

• Preferred Certifications: A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

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