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!

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team and make a meaningful impact by supporting our education client in Fremont, CA. K-12 project experience is highly valued and will be instrumental in driving success in this role, as you work to the growth of our client's initiatives.

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. 
• Re-evaluate the contract scope of work as the project progresses against the goals, expectations, and the needs of the client, and recommend adjustments as necessary. 
• Coordinate with cost management group as applicable for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation. 
• Organize and maintain framework for project team processes and record keeping of electronic and physical documents. 
• 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. 
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee/budget proposals.
• Experience developing and driving action plans.
• 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.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• 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 communicates and collaborates 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 current role and prepare for career progression.
• 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:

Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field

Experience: 4+ years of experience Project Management, engineering, or construction management.

Experience managing K-12 or public works projects.

Experience managing MEP scopes. 

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

About Cumming Group

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development. Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 60+ offices globally and is now home to more than 2,500 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

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