Project Manager

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're seeking a seasoned Project Manager to spearhead a high-visibility project within the biotechnology sector in San Francisco, CA. This role calls for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, brings exceptional stakeholder management skills, and operates with an entrepreneurial spirit. You'll be at the forefront of a large initiative, working closely with senior partners and influencing outcomes that shape critical project delivery. If you're energized by impact, ownership, and the opportunity to drive innovative solutions, this is a rare chance to step into a role with significant visibility and long-term growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost.
• Value Engineer the project by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal.
• Manage the on-site project stakeholders.
• Prepare Project Management plan and fee budget / proposal at the project outset.
• Evaluate documents and communicate the client's specific goals and expectations to all project team members.
• Develop and communicate action plans that will lead the project team throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.
• Re-evaluate the contract scope of work as the project progresses against the goals, expectations, and the needs of the client, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate with cost management group for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
• Organize and maintain framework for project team processes and record keeping of electronic and tangible documents.
• Drive the permitting process by designing team documents to be submitted to various local, state, and federal agencies and ensure the applicable permits are moving through the process efficiently.
• Ensure the project design management continues to follow the client project documents such as budget, scope, schedule, and client's design standards.
• Prepare cost and revenue projections.
• Perform Constructability Review to determine the reasonability of a build plan.
• Develop and lead design management, procurement strategies, construction, fit-out, and closeout.
• Contracts and claim negotiations.
• Budget development and management.
• Ability to run larger, more complex projects.
• Effectively delegate project tasks to project management team.
• Oversee the entitlement process for unoccupied construction sites to ensure appropriate zoning is obtained.
• Lead the vision for project procedures and processes for running the project.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Education : BS in Construction, CM, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field

Experience : 6+ years of experience Project Management, engineering, or construction management

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

Biotech project experience highly preferred.