Senior Construction Project Manager

About the Role

The position oversees the full lifecycle of higher‑education construction projects, from strategic planning through design, construction, and post‑completion reporting, while ensuring owner priorities are integrated. • Develop and manage project strategic plans and program initiatives aligned with owner goals. • Serve as the Owner’s Advisor, overseeing all phases of the project. • Lead overall planning, design, and construction processes and coordinate related activities. • Guide clients through design and construction complexities, ensuring ownership priorities are reflected. • Coordinate with architects, contractors, and project team members to meet objectives and resolve issues. • Negotiate, draft, and execute contracts, overseeing all contract elements. • Manage project budget and schedule, providing regular reporting to the team and client. • Lead proposal review, leveling, and analysis, presenting findings to the client. • Conduct consultant and vendor selection, preparing RFQs/RFPs, evaluating firms, and negotiating terms.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸strategic planning
• ▸design coordination
• ▸construction management
• ▸contract negotiation
• ▸budget control
• ▸schedule management

What You Bring

We are hiring a Senior Construction Project Manager with higher‑education experience to join our Program & Project Management team serving a client in Hanover, NH. The client‑facing role blends in‑house cost management, scheduling, and project leadership. We seek professionals with extensive construction management experience, strong technical knowledge of building methods and specifications, and excellent communication and analytical abilities. • Hold a BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline. • Possess 8+ years of construction project management experience, specifically in higher‑education facilities. • Demonstrate strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, sequencing, and technical drawings/specifications. • Exhibit excellent oral, written, and business presentation communication skills. • Show analytical ability and success in building cross‑organizational team relationships.

Requirements

• ▸bs degree
• ▸8+ years
• ▸construction pm
• ▸technical drawings
• ▸communication skills
• ▸cost management

Benefits

The role offers a base salary between $121,200 and $169,667 and follows Cumming Group’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and inclusive hiring practices. • Receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, holidays, short‑ and long‑term disability, and an employee assistance program.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time