Construction 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!

Our firm is currently looking for a Construction Manager based in the Los Angeles, CA area. The Construction Manager will successfully manage infrastructure projects including roadway, storm drain, dams, channels, pump stations, waterworks, sewer, traffic signal, and landscaping.  Based on the workload, the candidate may be assigned to work at a specific project site to manage all aspects of the project’s construction phase. This is an outstanding opportunity to bring your specialized Construction Management expertise to an industry leading team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work on multiple projects concurrently.

• Perform plan and specifications constructability reviews.

• Hold preconstruction meetings.

• Issue Notice to Proceeds.

• Review, process, and track RFIs. 

• Review, process, and track submittals. 

• Track and process requests for substitutions.

• Prepare and/or review change orders and obtain approval.

• Prepare and maintain logs of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other documents.

• Prepare written project reports for management.

• Update project status in division’s database.

• Review and approve contractors pay requests.

• Prepare and respond to contractor’s correspondence.

• Respond to inquiries from the public, other agencies, and other Public Works staff.

• Interface with other Client departments and agencies to resolve problems and coordinate planning.

• Prepare meeting agendas, run meetings, and prepare accurate meeting minutes.

• Work closely with Client project managers, designers, and inspectors to deliver projects.

• Coordinate project close-out activities.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Prior experience managing transportation infrastructure projects, such as roadways and/or bridge project types.

• Work experience in project planning and development.

• Knowledge and experience planning, managing & coordinating all aspects of project, scope and cost for multiple projects.

• Knowledgeable in CEQA/NEPA.

• Knowledge of public contracting code and practices.

• Demonstrated ability to monitor and re-evaluate scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.

• Experience collaborating with cost management group to provide accurate and timely cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.

• Ability to exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.

• Ability to independently manage all aspects of a project.

• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills. 

• Ability to understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals. 

• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values. 

• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals. 

• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients. 

• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with peers, leaders, and clients. 

• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression. 

• Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

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

• Minimum 10 years (CMII), or15 years (CMIII) of construction management and concurrent field construction experience.

• Minimum 5 years in construction management experience managing horizontal infrastructure projects including duties in contract administration, project close out, and concurrent field experience.

• 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 negotiate and prepare change orders.

• 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.

• Licensed professional or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.

• Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build project delivery.

• CMAR project delivery.

• Job Order Contracting (JOC) project delivery.

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

• Knowledge of Public Contracting Code and practices.

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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