Cumming Group

Director, Project Controls

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

$133,100-$186,366

About This Job

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!

In this role, you will be a member of our highly reputable cost management and estimating team. The cost team delivers solutions to clients in the areas of conceptual estimating, budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, value management, economic forecasting, milestone reports, pre- and post-contract auditing, change order review and reconciliation, BIM 5D cost modeling, LEED cost analysis, life cycle costing, and more. We encourage you to research us to learn more about our outstanding reputation within this service line.

We are currently looking for a Director, Project Controls to join our team out of the Cleveland, OH market. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and grow a controls team while focusing on our growth within the aviation sector.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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Partner with other Cumming service line leaders with the goal of providing an integrated project approach to clients and setting Cumming apart from competitors.

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On highly complex, high priority, or massive projects, Perform Project Controls Services service offering including but not limited to capital planning, portfolio and project governance, front end planning, project funding, project set up, construction technology, procure to pay, project, cost & commercial managing, schedule control, risk management, project close-out.

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Engage in business development to defend existing positions, expand revenue and profits in specific market, sector and or region.

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Actively participate in resource management including talent acquisition, retention, development and usage.

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Take accountability for profitability, labor productivity, and volume goals both projections and actuals of team, project, sector, market or regional assigned.

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Prepare fee proposals and negotiate professional services agreements.

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Coach, mentor, and nurture the professional development of all assigned personnel while providing expertise in all phases of construction work.

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Provide quality assurance of Project Controls deliverables submittal to clients.

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Oversee quality of team output and coach for excellent performance.

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Provide suggestions to Cumming senior leadership on cost management operations as well as company, regional, and sector goal setting.

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Oversee a major client account or a portfolio of smaller clients as the point of contact.

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Other duties as assigned.

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Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

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Demonstrated technical competency in project controls service offering including but not limited to capital planning, portfolio and project governance, front end planning, project funding, project set up, construction technology, procure to pay, project, cost & commercial managing, schedule control, risk management, project close-out.

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Provide input on functional strategies and lead execution by designing programs.

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Proactively influence changes; thinking through issue trends and scalable solutions that further organizational goals.

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Identify and drive accountabilities.

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Nurture regional/global team member and client relationships.

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Identify resources to keep current and network externally.

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Mentor/develop key team members (may be outside the chain of command).

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Demonstrate solid managerial abilities.

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Proven business development growth skills.

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Skilled in the use of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle.

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Functionally proficient estimator across multiple divisions.

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Functionally proficient in scheduling including ability to work with Primavera (P6) and MS project.

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Functionally proficient in the contracts management of projects. (Pre and post award)

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Functionally proficient in cost management of Projects.

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Functionally proficient in the use of analytical / reporting software such as power BI.

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Functionally Proficient in the use of project information management systems such as Procore or ACC build.

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Excellent verbal and written communication.

Preferred Education and Experience:

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

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Experience: 14+ years in Project Controls; 5+ years leading client expectations

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Prior experience working within the aviation sector highly preferred

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Preferred Certification: MRICS, CPE, CCE, CEP, PMP, Six Sigma

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Cumming Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The salary range for this full-time role is $133,100.00-$186,366.69 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*