Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

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 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently hiring a Project Manager located in Riverside, CA. This position will support justice/jail project types for a public sector agency. Our public works team are prime consultants to various municipality, county, state, and public education institutions. You will be teaming with project, program, and client leadership to provide premier public facilities that make a positive impact in the communities we support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost. Value Engineer the project by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal. Communicate with and manage project stakeholders. Prepare Project Management plan and fee budget/proposal at the project outset. Evaluate documents and communicate the client’s specific goals and expectations to all project team members. Develop and communicate action plans that will lead the project team throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.

Drive the permitting process by designing team documents to be submitted to various local, state, and federal agencies and ensure the applicable permits are moving through the process efficiently. Coordinate with Inspector of Record (IOR), Fire Marshall, and other regulatory agencies to facilitate successful inspections and completion of projects.

Organize and maintain framework for project team processes and record keeping of electronic and physical documents.

Ensure the project design management continues to follow the client project documents such as budget, scope, schedule, and client's design standards. Prepare cost and revenue projections. Knowledge &

Skills Required:

Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee/budget proposals.

Demonstrated ability to monitor scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.

Ability to prepare and communicate cost and revenue projections.

Knowledge of permitting process and ability to drive the process to meet project timelines.

Knowledge of the complete project lifecycle, including closeout work.

Utilize effective written and oral communication skills. Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.

Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.

Consistently communicates and collaborates with team members and clients.

Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough. Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe. Preferred

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field required.

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or construction management. Including at least three (3) years independently managing public works projects. Prior experience with justice/jail project types preferred.

Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED#LI-NH1

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