Construction Senior Project Manager

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!

We are currently looking for a Construction Senior Project Manager based on-site in Marshall, NC. In this role, you will be a member of our rapidly growing Program & Project Management team concentrating on luxury hospitality and residential projects. This client facing role is a great opportunity for you to work on hospitality projects and expand your knowledge base.

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. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and management of the project strategic plans and program initiatives to meet the goals and needs of the owner.
• Act as Owner’s Advisor with primary responsibility for all phases of project.
• Manage overall planning, design, and construction process and orchestrate all activities 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.
• Coordinate with the Architect, Contractor, and other project team members to meet the project objectives and resolve issues.
• Lead all elements related to contracts; including negotiating, drafting and executing.
• Coordinate and provide direction for the budget estimating, purchasing, engineering, accounting, cost and construction functions as they relate to the completion of the project.
• Lead and participate in regularly scheduled project staff meetings.
• Oversee work of project manager to ensure deliverables are being met.
• Manage overall project budget and schedule. Report to project team and client on a regular basis.
• Lead proposal review, leveling and analysis and present to the client.
• 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.
• Manage closeout process.
• Develop and maintain beneficial business relationships with Owners, Architect/Engineers and subcontractors for business development and marketing.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
• 8 years' of project management experience in the construction-related field working on luxury hospitality and/or residential projects is highly preferred.
• Demonstrate a high level of discretion and responsiveness in working with ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Proficient in PC-based scheduling and spreadsheet applications, including MS Project and Excel.
• Demonstrated proficiency in areas of: project management, design management, estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationships,
• Demonstrated success in management of hospitality projects.
• 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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