Project Manager

About the role

At Cumming Gallagher, 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!

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor, develop, and motivate a diverse team of construction professionals.
• Collaborative approach to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain communication with vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors to coordinate orders and deliveries.
• Develop comprehensive project plans through construction, and post-construction, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder requirements.
• Expertise in site logistics, including layout, access, and coordination of contractors and suppliers.
• Monitor project milestones, tasks, and deliverables, addressing any deviations and ensuring project timelines are met.
• Allocate and manage resources effectively, including labor, equipment, and materials, to meet project objectives.
• Address project-related issues and challenges promptly, seeking guidance from the Senior Project Manager and/or Vice President of Construction as needed and keeping them fully informed in a timely fashion regarding any to all problem areas on the project.
• Ensure projects adhere to all relevant building codes, safety regulations, and legal requirements.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smooth project progress.
• Adaptability to handle changing project needs and unexpected challenges, adjusting project plans accordingly.
• Manage project quality and ensure industry standards and stakeholder specifications.
• Manage, review, expedite, and monitor project documents (reports, schedules, invoices, ASIs, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, punch lists, inspections, closeout, project-related correspondence, and stakeholder presentations).
• Generate any required project reports, updates, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Implement best practices, lessons learned, and process enhancements to drive continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, processes, and best practices across various project types (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial).
• In-depth knowledge of project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national building codes, permits, and regulations that govern construction projects.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard identification, and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of potential construction site hazards, including electrical, fall, and equipment-related risks.
• Strong team collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of maintaining accurate project documentation, contracts, drawings, schedules, and change orders.
• Knowledge of project management software for scheduling, task management, and communication.
• Effective problem-solving skills to address issues as they arise and make decisions to keep projects on track.
• Strong organizational skills to manage project documentation, deadlines, tasks, and priorities effectively.
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly, considering project goals, budget, and timeline.
• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail to accurately maintain project records, monitor progress, and review documents.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze project data, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with project stakeholders, team members, and contractors effectively.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Skills

• Construction Processes: In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, processes, and best practices across various project types (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial).
• Project Management: In-depth knowledge of project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Blueprint Reading: Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Building Codes and Regulations: Knowledge of local, state, and national building codes, permits, and regulations that govern construction projects.
• Safety Procedures: Knowledge of safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard identification, and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Construction Safety: Knowledge of potential construction site hazards, including electrical, fall, and equipment-related risks.
• Collaboration: Strong team collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Project Documentation: Knowledge of maintaining accurate project documentation, contracts, drawings, schedules, and change orders.
• Project Management Software: Knowledge of project management software and tools for scheduling, task management, and communication.
• Problem Solving: Effective problem-solving skills to address issues as they arise and make decisions to keep projects on track.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage project documentation, deadlines, tasks, and priorities effectively.
• Decision Making: Ability to make informed decisions quickly, considering project goals, budget, and timeline.
• Time Management: Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to accurately maintain project records, monitor progress, and review documents.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to analyze project data, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with project stakeholders, team members, and contractors effectively.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.