Construction Manager in Los Angeles, California at Cumming

Position Title: Construction Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Req Id: JR103236

Time Type: Full time

Description:

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!

Our firm is currently looking for a Construction Manager based in the Los Angeles, CA area. The Construction Manager will successfully support operational efficiency and provide insight into current operations and provide recommendations for process improvement. This role will not actively manage specific projects, but rather be a consultant tasked with improving operational performance for a large public institution. This is an outstanding opportunity to bring your specialized Construction Management expertise to an industry leading team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• CM / Inspector On-Boarding & Assignment Alignment:

  • Conduct structured on-boarding sessions with newly assigned CMs and Inspectors, ensuring consistent understanding of PMD III requirements and how they apply to construction delivery.

  • Identify training gaps and recommend improvements to onboarding, technical training, and professional development.

  • Provide mentoring and guidance to County staff and consultant personnel to promote consistency in construction management best practices.

  • Support management and supervisors with staff alignment, including project and inspector assignments, program staffing coordination, and interpretation of portfolio and performance reports.

• Process Improvement & Operational Assessment:

  • Assess current construction management workflows, procedures, and business practices for all of infrastructure construction management (multiple sections).

  • Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve consistency, communication, and project delivery.

  • Develop recommendations for standardized procedures, guidance documents, checklists, templates, and best practices.

  • Evaluate coordination between County staff, consultants, project sponsors, and stakeholders to improve project execution.

• On-Going Portfolio Reviews & Reporting:

  • Lead recurring construction portfolio reviews with Unit Heads and Project Controls, covering schedule performance, budget status, change management, risk items, and upcoming milestones.

  • Prepare summary reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for Section Head and Division-level reviews.

  • Perform focused data checks and analyses in advance of key meetings (e.g., Board of Supervisors, Metro, Caltrans, strategic delivery partners, or sponsor report-outs), prioritizing projects that are upcoming, high-risk, or strategically significant.

  • Identify recurring trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Other On-Going Section Support:

  • Serve as an independent resource to provide objective observations and recommendations regarding construction management best practices and operational effectiveness.

  • Facilitate communication and resolution of procedural issues between project teams and management.

  • Perform special assignments, operational reviews, and targeted analyses as requested by the Section Heads.

  • Facilitate clarification of roles, responsibilities, and handoff processes with sponsor divisions, including transitions between Project Managers and CM & Inspection at construction start and closeout.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years (CMI), or 10 years (CMII) of construction management managing horizontal infrastructure projects.

• Licensed professional (RA/PE) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) required.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to independently complete assignments.

• Ability to develop and maintain logs.

• Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications, including other agency permits.

• Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings.

• Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate project activities with the various project stakeholders.

• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges.

• Knowledge of the Greenbook or Caltrans specifications.

• Experience with County of Los Angeles Building Code and Standards.

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $120,200.00-$160,266.69 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

About_Us:

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are here.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.