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 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The Associate Director is the lead role on a project team, either a large project, multiple small project teams, or an entire program. This position is responsible for delivering the contract scope of work as the project progresses against the goals, expectations, and needs of the client, making adjustments as necessary. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the public sector for K-12 school projects and programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversee a large project team or multiple small project teams (or whole program) by supervising the appropriate communications with the client management and control of the scope, cost, and schedule objectives for the project (or program) as a whole.  

Bring new business opportunities to the firm through performance excellence and positive client relationship management. 

Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures. 

Be responsible for monthly billing and projections. 

Lead the development of staff through supervisions, training, coaching, and mentoring. 

Anticipate issues and help team members and partners avoid and recover. 

Develop and oversee RFP’s for consultants and contractors. 

Develop and facilitate owner consultant, Architect, & GC RFPs. 

Observe potential internal/external conflict and implement proactive solutions to mitigate conflict. 

Train junior team members with a focus on building technical skills and competencies. 

Knowledge & Skills Required:

Experience overseeing multiple project teams (whole program) of various sizes.

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain positive client relationships.

Ability to maintain monthly project budgets

Experience developing RFP’s for various scopes & providers.

Demonstrated experience mentoring and training junior team members

Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals. 

Delegate while providing clear instructions and ongoing feedback. 

Monitor metrics and course correct as necessary while holding self and others accountable. 

Provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members. 

Build relationships with key internal resources (peers, direct reports, & senior leaders). 

Create development opportunities and plans for direct reports and teams; provide ongoing feedback. 

Ability to begin to move from project tasks focus to more business mentality. 

Demonstrate leadership traits and represent company values in a client facing capacity. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: BS in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field

Experience: 10+ years of PM experience in K-12 projects overall; 5+ years of team management.

Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED

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