Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager

Cumming Group – Syracuse, NY

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!

• Perform project controls services including capital planning, portfolio and project governance, front‑end planning, project funding, project set‑up, construction technology, procure‑to‑pay, project cost and commercial management, schedule control, risk management, and project close‑out.
• Participate in the delivery of portfolios, programs & projects.
• Support development of client capital plans and associated updates by providing cash‑flow and accrual information.
• Facilitate the funding process by consolidating information from various sources into a holistic funding request document.
• Work closely with clients to effectively set up project systems and coding, and communicate the requirements to those providing inputs.
• Enable effective governance by providing relevant fact‑based information, including reports.
• Assist in the smooth operation of construction technology with a particular focus on ensuring the flow of information to enable efficient execution and control.
• Participate in the development of project sourcing strategies and ensure the effective set‑up of the procure‑to‑pay structure.
• Forecast and predictively influence project outcomes.
• Review and analyze schedule development and progression to proactively influence project outcomes.
• Identify, quantify, monitor and partner to develop risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure the effective closure of projects, including completion of all financial related activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

• Growing technical competency in many project controls service offerings such as project set‑up, construction technology, procure‑to‑pay, project cost & commercial management, schedule control, risk management, and project close‑out.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role‑modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self‑development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at the current role and prepare for career progression.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost‑estimating methods.
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours.
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude.
• Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.
• Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field.
• Ability to effectively integrate with other departments.
• Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
• Possess a working knowledge of Cumming's tools, systems, and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of project controls fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret various documents such as Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP, Geotech, site logistics, and schedules.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing work environment.
• Rely on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Highly proficient in the use of Excel.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.

• Education:
  
  BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS,…