Project Manager

About the Role

• Plan, manage, and coordinate project schedule, scope, and cost. • Conduct value engineering to identify cost‑saving opportunities and approve material substitutions. • Communicate with and manage project stakeholders. • Prepare project management plan and fee/budget proposal at project outset. • Translate client goals into actionable plans for the project team. • Re‑evaluate contract scope against client goals and recommend adjustments. • Coordinate cost estimates, cost studies, job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation with cost management group. • Organize and maintain electronic and physical project documents and team processes. • Drive permitting process by preparing and submitting documents to local, state, and federal agencies. • Ensure design management aligns with client budget, scope, schedule, and design standards. • Prepare cost and revenue projections throughout the project. • Develop and deliver Project Management Plans and fee/budget proposals. • Monitor scope and recommend adjustments as needed. • Communicate cost and revenue forecasts effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸schedule management
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸value engineering
• ▸document management
• ▸permit submissions
• ▸design management

What You Bring

Cumming Group is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for a high‑visibility, active construction project in the East Bay (Oakland, CA). The role requires strong leadership, decisiveness, and the ability to quickly assess project status, risks, and stakeholder dynamics, and it mandates prior DSA project experience. • Knowledge of permitting processes and ability to meet project timelines. • Utilize strong written and oral communication skills; build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients. • Demonstrate dependability, diligence, creativity, and resourcefulness in compressed timeframes. • Preferred: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field; 4+ years of project management, engineering, or construction experience; prior DSA project experience; certifications such as CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED.

Requirements

• ▸bs construction
• ▸4+ years
• ▸dsa experience
• ▸pmp
• ▸leed
• ▸leadership

Benefits

At Cumming Group you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where success is measured by impact. The firm is one of the fastest‑growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, ranked in the top 10 by ENR, with over 60 offices worldwide, a diverse project portfolio, and double‑digit year‑over‑year revenue growth, offering limitless opportunities to make your mark. The compensation range for this full‑time position is $116,000‑$154,666 base salary per year, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, holidays, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program. Cumming Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and related federal, state, and local laws.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time