Overview

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 ranking in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

In this role, you will be a member our rapidly growing Program & Project Management team. The PM team's standard is to 'manage each project like we own it'. We are unique in that we provide in-house cost management and project scheduling along with program and project management, in a fully integrated package. With client needs and ethics put above all else, coupled with our inherent competitive advantages, it’s no wonder why we've achieved such immense success. 

We are currently looking for an MEP Project Manager to support a public university construction program in Berkeley, CA. You will be teaming with project, program, and client leadership to provide premier educational facilities. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Act as Owner’s Advisor with primary responsibility for all phases of project.
• Assist in the development and management of the project strategic plans and program initiatives to meet the goals and needs of the Owner.
• Manage overall planning, design, and construction process and orchestrate all activities for key scopes of work related to design and construction.
• Guide Clients through the complexities of design and construction, with a focus on incorporation of ownership priorities into design, construction logistics and sequencing, as well as design management of the architecture and engineering teams.
• Lead selection process for all consultants and vendors, including preparation of RFQ/RFP, researching and comparing firms under consideration, and recommending and negotiating optimum business terms. This also includes team selection within firms. Draft agreements, negotiate contract terms, manage complex scopes of work that span multiple sub-projects (e.g. BIM integration, commissioning).
• Oversee and streamline MEP BIM Coordination and BIM to Facilities Management as it relates to cross sub-project elements.
• Lead proposal review, leveling and analysis and present to the Client.
• Coordinate with the Architect, Contractor, and other project team members to meet the project objectives and resolve issues.
• Validating commissioning schedules and TCO strategy.
• Oversee the standup technologies that will be used to managing the program (e.g., E-Builder, Procore)
• Engage key client stakeholder groups that will be responsible for operating and managing the building upon completion, to ensure there are proving input on design requirements and design updates.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
• 5 years' of experience in MEP construction project management with experience on public works projects is required. Mechanical experience is preferred. 
• Firm knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials and sequences, and architectural/construction drawings and specifications.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as business presentation skills.
• The ability to effectively interface with all levels of management and staff across organizational lines, including other client business units.
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines.

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