Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Planning & Development Project Manager to support a large bond-funded K-12 school district's construction program. This position will be integrated with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and will be located in downtown Los Angeles, CA. This is a highly visible, high-impact role that will put you at the forefront of building the educational future for the Los Angeles community.

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 rankings 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!

Responsibilities

• Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of pre-construction, project development, bid/award, and project close-out phase of all assigned projects
• Works with the design team to focus on the approved original project scope
• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects
• Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies to complete federal and state requirements as needed; coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion
• Monitors project budgets on a monthly basis and ensures that budgets accurately reflect the status/progress of projects
• Resolves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and disagreements
• Reviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress and ensures project scopes stay within the approved project definition
• Assists project team with contracts, bid and contract planning
• Implements project or program policy guidelines and procedures; suggest improvements and implement approved changes
• Evaluates new developments and strategies affecting program objectives and results
• Works with technical personnel to estimate costs of building and alteration projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management. Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year for year basis and demonstrate extensive proficiency in the duties indicated
• Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education
• Minimum 10 years full time paid professional experience managing public/educational or commercial projects; with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities from project inception, project planning, design, project development to close-out
• Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently; proficiency in managing various educational modernization projects is preferred

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