Senior Construction Project Manager (K-12)

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!

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager (K-12) to support a large school district's Bond Program. The ideal candidate will lead capital improvement projects across multiple K-12 campuses, managing design, construction, and close-out phases in collaboration with district stakeholders, architects, contractors, and consultants. This role will be based at the district offices and/or project sites across the West Contra Costa Unified School District territory.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of school construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.

• Serve as primary liaison between the District, design consultants, construction teams, and stakeholders.

• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and procurement processes; ensure alignment with Districts goals and the bond program requirements.

• Lead planning and coordination of modernization, new construction, and renovation projects within the Districts Facilities Master Plan.

• Review and monitor contract documents, including design drawings, scopes of work, change orders, and RFIs.

• Ensure compliance with DSA (Division of the State Architect), California Education Code, and all local/state/federal regulations.

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement meetings and represent the District in public forums when needed.

• Manage and mentor project managers or project support staff, ensuring high standards of project delivery and reporting.

• Track project KPIs, prepare regular reports, and present updates to district leadership and the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, inspectors, and third-party consultants to maintain project progress and quality.

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.

• Strong knowledge of California public contracting laws, DSA regulations, California Education Code, and school facilities program requirements.

• Proficiency with construction project management software (e.g., e-Builder, Prolog, Primavera P6, MS Project, Colby).

• Valid California drivers license and reliable transportation.

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 with at least 5 years managing public K-12 projects in California.

Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED

#LI-DT1

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Groups 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.

The salary range for this full-time role is $144,300.00-$202,033.36 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidates experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

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