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Cumming Group

Senior Project Controls Manager

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Cumming Group

Privately held international project‑management and cost‑consulting firm for large complex builds.

Lead project controls for biotech manufacturing, overseeing cost, schedule, risk, governance.
13 days ago ago
$115,100 - $153,500
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Diego, CA
Onsite
Company Size
2,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role

Description

cost control
schedule analysis
capital planning
risk management
procure-to-pay
governance reporting
  • Supports cost controls efforts for projects with multi-phase structure and/or complex funding structure and requirements.
  • Review and analyze schedule development and progression to proactively influence the outcome of the project.
  • Support development of clients capital plan and associated updates by providing cashflow and accrual information.
  • Forecast and Predictively influence the outcomes of project.
  • Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
  • Identify, quantify monitor and partner to develop risk mitigation plans.
  • Perform Project Controls Services service offering including but not limited to capital planning, portfolio and project governance, front end planning, project funding, project set up, construction technology, procure to pay, project, cost & commercial managing, schedule control, risk management, project close-out.
  • 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.
  • Facilitate funding process by consolidating information from various sources into a holistic funding request document.
  • Assist in the smooth operation of the construction technology with a particular focus on ensuring the flow of information to enable efficient execution and control.
  • Participate in the delivery of portfolios, programs & project delivery.
  • Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
  • Work closely with clients to effectively set up project systems and coding and communicate the requirements to those providing inputs.
  • Provide pricing expertise in various phases of construction work.
  • Assist with the preparing of Front-end Planning assessments to ensure projects are well thought out and planned prior to funding.
  • Enable effective governance by providing relevant fact-based information including provision of reports.
  • Participate in the development of project sourcing strategies and ensure the effective set up of the procure to pay structure.
  • Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
  • Ensure the effective closure of projects including the completion of all financial related activities .
  • Actively provides feedback for processes improvements.

Requirements

cost estimating
primavera
power bi
procore
sap
excel
  • Current up to date technology and software knowledge.
  • Proficient in Cost Estimating for construction projects including conceptual and detailed estimating.
  • Ability to read and interpret various documents such as Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP, Geotech, Site Logistics, and Schedules.
  • Strong research skills and ability to allocate the relevant data.
  • Functionally proficient in cost management of Projects.
  • Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.
  • Demonstrated technical competency in project controls service offering including but not limited to Project set up, construction technology, procure to pay, project, cost & commercial managing, schedule control, risk management, project close-out.
  • Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
  • Exposure to industry events, functions, & creating a network of key AEC professionals in the market.
  • Ability to understand contracts and specifications and review construction schedules.
  • Understand construction law in the local market, applicable methods of measurement and approaches to parametric, top down and bottoms up estimates.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company in a responsive manner.
  • Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
  • Possess a working knowledge of the different roles and services Cumming provides and how the cost management team fits in the project.
  • Ability to effectively integrate with other departments.
  • Understand construction technology, economics of construction, construction delivery methodologies, local requirements on tax and insurances as they impact construction costs, ability to understand general conditions and general requirements at a detailed level.
  • Demonstrate consistent management of overall project assigned beyond tasks completion.
  • Functionally Proficient in the use of project information management systems such as Procore or ACC build.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
  • Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.
  • Proficient in the ability to work with Primavera (P6) and MS project.
  • Skilled in the use of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle.
  • Functionally proficient in the contracts management of projects (Pre and post award).
  • Highly proficient in the use of Excel.
  • Functionally proficient in the use of analytical / reporting software such as power BI.
  • Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

Training + Development

Information not given or found
Company

Overview

Since 1996
Founded in Southern California
The company began in 1996, initially providing cost estimates for a casino resort before expanding into a global consultancy.
Over 60 offices
Global presence worldwide
Through strategic acquisitions and expansions, the company now operates in over 60 offices across the globe.
$300B projects
Completed construction value
The company has successfully completed projects totaling over $300 billion in value.
Top 100 firms
ENR ranking
Consistently recognized as one of the top 100 construction management firms by ENR.
  • Specializing in high-stakes sectors like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, education, and themed entertainment, it manages projects from pre-planning through delivery.
  • Its expertise spans cost management, program/project oversight, scheduling, dispute resolution, energy solutions, and comprehensive project controls.
  • From airport terminals and hospitals to luxury resorts and semiconductor facilities, it delivers a wide range of high-profile projects.
  • Starting with one casino resort job, it expanded into a global consultancy by merging with boutique specialists across regions.
  • Today, it combines boutique agility with institutional scale, backed by private-equity investment, to tackle the world’s most complex construction challenges.

Culture + Values

  • Client Focus: "We listen to our clients and provide services and solutions that meet their needs."
  • Team Members: "We hire only the very best people… foster a strong, rewarding environment that promotes both professional and personal growth, and that fosters long‑term company loyalty."
  • Integrity: "We do the right thing, always."
  • Quality: "It is expected that each Cumming Group team member holds one another accountable for the quality our clients expect from us."

Environment + Sustainability

2.675 M kg COâ‚‚e Total
Total GHG Emissions
Total emissions reported in 2022, covering Scope 1 (266 k kg COâ‚‚e), Scope 2 (540 k kg COâ‚‚e), and Scope 3 (1.87 M kg COâ‚‚e).
22
DitchCarbon Score
Score of 22 on DitchCarbon, outperforming 92% of peers.
  • Net zero target aligned with global 2050 goal: committed to journey to net zero by 2050.
  • Provides enterprise Scope 1-3 GHG inventories and net zero carbon strategies.
  • Delivers ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 50001 Energy Management implementation.
  • Performs whole-building carbon assessments, LCAs, LCCAs, and cost/carbon trade-off analyses.

Inclusion & Diversity

  • Actively seek diverse candidates in recruiting, hiring, internal policies, training and advancement.
  • Three employee resource groups: WOCC (Women of CCORP), SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance), Obsidian (Black Team Member Network).
  • Commitment to transparent leadership, equal opportunity and measurable action at all levels.
  • No publicly disclosed gender ratio or statistics available.
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Senior Project Controls Manager at Cumming Group in San Diego, CA