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!

We are currently looking for Senior Design Managers to focus on overseeing the Design Engineering phases of new high-profile projects for owners. Experienced Project Managers, Project Architects or Engineers from leading large Architecture or Engineering firms with strong client and organizational skills are ideal candidates. This position will be based in New York, NY and is a great opportunity to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Design and Project Management in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with prestigious clients and consultants to deliver design excellence.
• Lead development through the Programming, Concept, SD, DD, CD, and CA phases employing meetings, workshops, and reviews to ensure complete and coordinated documentation.
• Demonstrate comprehensive experience in the design and engineering process.
• Take ownership of responsibility with a hands-on approach, attentive to strategy and detail.
• Leverage strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide attentive client service and
• effectively address complex issues and situations.
• Demonstrate strong personal initiative, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
• Create management deliverables including presentations, reporting, tables, minutes, logs.
• Manage consultant onboarding, RFQs and RFPs to interviews, leveling, agreements, and award.
• Use knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequences.
• Develop rigorous analyses and reviews of developing design and engineering documents.
• Collaborate in the successful cost and schedule management of the project.
• Support Business Development and some project travel on the East Coast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field preferred.
• 8-12 years’ of experience in elite architecture or engineering firms on medium to large scale mixed-use, office, hospitality, residential, and tall buildings. Interior fit-out experience beneficial.
• Detailed understanding and experience in the design and development process of core and shell
• buildings as well as construction methods, materials, and sequences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and spoken and written communication abilities are essential.
• Experience with cost and schedule management.
• Extensive understanding of architectural, engineering, and construction documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, etc.; CAD and 3D software is beneficial.
• Proficient in Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Procore, or similar PMIS systems.

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