Position Title: Project Manager

Location: USA ZOR - New York, NY

Req Id: JR102403

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!

Zubatkin Owner Representation (“ZOR”), a Cumming Group Company was established in 1994 and primarily serves not-for-profit organizations, including museums, performing arts, educational and religious institutions, across the East Coast of the United States. The focus of our practice is to assist in the strategic planning, design, and construction of capital projects. Our diverse portfolio spans all aspects of a project’s development – from initial real estate analysis, master planning and programming through design, construction and move-in – for both new construction and renovation and expansion projects.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager based in New York, NY. The Project Manager reports to the Vice President, Principal-in-Charge and is responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of construction projects to meet time and cost objectives. He or she will function as a project leader, coordinating the responsibilities of both internal and external project team members. The Project manager must be capable of simultaneously managing multiple projects.

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.

• 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.

• 5+ years' of project management experience in a design or construction-related field working on institutional, cultural, museum, higher education and/or religious projects is highly preferred.

• 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 managing 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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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 $116,000.00-$154,666.69 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 1,950 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/

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.