Senior Project Manager
Cumming Group
- New Haven, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a closely related field is highly preferred.
- 7+ years' of construction project management with experience with higher education projects is required.
- 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.