Privately held international project‑management and cost‑consulting firm for large complex builds.
Oversee project controls and cost management for life science client, lead team and business development.
9 days ago ago
$150,400 - $210,533
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Francisco, 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
project controls
cost controls
value engineering
portfolio governance
risk management
client management
Oversee a client account with significant growth potential or a portfolio of smaller clients as the point of contact.
Participate in industry events.
Actively participate in resource management including talent acquisition, retention, development and usage.
Plans and leads project controls "lessons learned" sessions post project closeout.
Provide Value Engineering solutions to clients by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal.
Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals.
Engage in business development to defend, maintain and grow accounts being managed.
Responsible for accounts receivables and projections.
Create development opportunities and plan for direct reports and teams; provide ongoing feedback.
In partnership with Director Project Controls, leads QA/QC reviews of junior controls peers.
Responsible for business management of the areas assigned including maintaining revenue and margins.
Provide mentorship and training to team members in understanding methods of measurement, construction technology, contracts and delivery methods.
Delegate providing clear instructions and ongoing feedback.
Lead the development of staff through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
Provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members.
Leads cost controls efforts for projects with multi-phase structure and/or complex funding structure and requirements.
Build relationships with key internal resources (peers, direct reports, & senior leaders).
Monitor metrics and course correct as necessary while holding self and others accountable.
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.
Requirements
sap
power bi
primavera
procore
leadership
cost management
Skilled in the use of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle.
Functionally proficient in the use of analytical / reporting software such as power BI.
Attendance at work during normal business hours.
Functionally proficient in scheduling including ability to work with Primavera and MS project.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Demonstrate leadership traits and represent company values in a client facing capacity.
Functionally proficient estimator across multiple divisions.
Proven business development skills that have grown current market over the past year.
Functionally Proficient in the use of project information management systems such as Procore or ACC build.
Ability to begin to move from task focused to more business mentality.
Functionally proficient in the contracts management of projects (Pre and post award).
Demonstrated technical competency in project controls 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.
Functionally proficient in cost management of Projects.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability
401(k) Matching
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
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
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.