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 experience 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.

• Experience with community engagement processes and strong communication skills, both oral and written.

• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).

• Experience in Formal Construction Partnering Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals.

• Delegate providing clear instructions and ongoing feedback.

• Provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members.

• Build relationships with key internal resources (peers, direct reports, & senior leaders).

• 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: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors 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.

Experience: 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). LEED Professional Accreditation

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The salary range for this full-time role is $132,800.00-$185,933.36 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