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!

In this role, you will be a member of 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 Assistant Project Manager with high education or life sciences/ lab experience in Boston. In this client facing role, you will be working with a Project Management team on several lab projects. This is a great opportunity to expand your higher education and life science/lab project portfolio. Come join our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze data from consultants.

Prepare Client deliverables for review, researching means, methods, and best practices, and conducting site visits and inspections.

Effectively manage a variety of work to required standards of quality, quantity, and timeliness.

Communicate clearly and inclusively at all levels.

Thoroughly review, interpret, and understand the project specifications and contract drawings

Assist in the preparation of presentations, analyses, research, interviews as needed.

Produce tracking logs, research matrices, and RFQ/RFPs and comparison charts for various Owner consultants. Participate in consultant interviews as required. Draft and edit contract documents as needed.

Report to ownership team, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and track required follow-ups items as required.

Track master project budgets and schedules for respective projects through all phases of design and construction.

Provide support to Principals, Project Directors, and PMs as needed, including but not limited to developing, reviewing, and/or maintaining logs for: RFQ/RFP; RFI; Change Orders; Invoices & Payments; Contract Documents.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Developing knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequences.

Superior written and oral communication skills.

Strong initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field is highly preferred.

3+ years of relevant experience in architecture/engineering/construction industry.

Specific experience in the design and construction of higher education or laboratory and research facilities, experience in cGMP production facilities is highly desirable.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, fluent in the use of Microsoft Excel.

Strong working knowledge of Adobe Suite.

Understanding of construction methods, materials and sequences, and architectural/construction drawings and specifications.

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