Associate Director, Project Controls
Cumming Group
Lead project controls for large life science projects, managing cost, schedule, risk and client relationships.
6 days ago ago
$121,200 - $169,666
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Raleigh, NC
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
What you would be doing
project controls
cost controls
schedule control
risk management
business development
client management
- Oversee a client account with significant growth potential or a portfolio of smaller clients as the point of contact.
- Provide Value Engineering solutions to clients by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal.
- Plans and leads project controls "lessons learned" sessions post project closeout.
- 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.
- Provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members.
- Build relationships with key internal resources (peers, direct reports, & senior leaders).
- Lead the development of staff through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Participate in industry events.
- Responsible for business management of the areas assigned including maintaining revenue and margins.
- Create development opportunities and plan for direct reports and teams; provide ongoing feedback.
- Provide mentorship and training to team members in understanding methods of measurement, construction technology, contracts and delivery methods.
- Actively participate in resource management including talent acquisition, retention, development and usage.
- Leads cost controls efforts for projects with multi-phase structure and/or complex funding structure and requirements.
- In partnership with Director Project Controls, leads QA/QC reviews of junior controls peers.
- Responsible for accounts receivables and projections.
- Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitor metrics and course correct as necessary while holding self and others accountable.
- Delegate providing clear instructions and ongoing feedback.
- Engage in business development to defend, maintain and grow accounts being managed.
What you bring
procore
power bi
sap
primavera
pmp
10+ years
- 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.
- Functionally proficient in the use of analytical / reporting software such as power BI.
- Skilled in the use of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle.
- Preferred Certification: MRICS, CPE, CCE, CEP, PMP, Six Sigma
- Functionally proficient in cost management of Projects.
- Experience: 10+ years' experience in project controls.
- Functionally proficient estimator across multiple divisions.
- Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field.
- Demonstrate leadership traits and represent company values in a client facing capacity.
- Experience: Prior experience working on large scale life sciences or pharma projects is required.
- Functionally proficient in scheduling including ability to work with Primavera and MS project.
- 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 the contracts management of projects (Pre and post award).
- Attendance at work during normal business hours.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to begin to move from task focused to more business mentality.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) Matching
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
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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.
- 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."
2.675 M kg CO₂e Total
Total GHG Emissions
Total emissions reported in 2022, covering Scope 1 (266 k kg CO₂e), Scope 2 (540 k kg CO₂e), and Scope 3 (1.87 M kg CO₂e).
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.
- 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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