Cumming Group

Director

• Partner with other Cumming service line leaders to provide an integrated project approach.
• Perform Project Controls Services including capital planning, portfolio and project governance, and project funding.
• Engage in business development to expand revenue and profits.
• Actively participate in resource management including talent acquisition and development.
• Take accountability for profitability, productivity, and volume goals.
• Prepare fee proposals and negotiate professional services agreements.
• Coach, mentor, and nurture the professional development of assigned personnel.
• Provide quality assurance of Project Controls deliverables to clients.
• Oversee major client accounts and ensure excellent performance.

Director – Project Controls

Manager

• Set up the project filing system.
• Manage confidential project information utilizing a database, software, or filing system.
• Formulate procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records in conjunction with the client contract.
• Establish documentation policies, processes, and databases to ensure compliance and quality control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely implementation of changes to controlled documents.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost.
• Value Engineer the project by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal.
• Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
• Prepare Project Management plan and fee budget/proposal at the project outset.
• Evaluate documents and communicate the client’s specific goals and expectations to all project team members.
• Develop and communicate action plans that will lead the project team throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.
• Re-evaluate the contract scope of work as the project progresses against the goals, expectations, and the needs of the client, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate with cost management group as applicable for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
• Organize and maintain framework for project team processes and record keeping of electronic and physical documents.
• Drive the permitting process by designing team documents to be submitted to various local, state, and federal agencies and ensure the applicable permits are moving through the process efficiently.
• Ensure the project design management continues to follow the client project documents such as budget, scope, schedule, and client's design standards.
• Prepare cost and revenue projections.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Document Controls Manager

Controller

• Coordinate and provide support to Cost Managers and the client’s facilities staff to establish and maintain data coding structures and project control tools
• Interact with client accounting and purchasing staff, coordinate client financial information with the system for all financial transactions to ensure reconciliation of program controls data for monthly reporting purposes
• Gather and track quality data used for budgets, contracts, change orders, trends, and actual costs
• Maintain management reporting data to produce program controls reports
• Ensure regular and timely reporting of the projects’ financial progress to advise of any conditions that would affect timelines or costs
• Review documents filed by Cost Managers to ensure accurate and thorough document control
• Review, evaluate, and recommend changes to project documents as required by project needs
• Routinely review pay applications, change orders and contracts for accuracy and alignment with budget and board approval
• Monitor contract compliance and report concerns to Project Manager
• Oversee approvals from applicable government agencies are received and documented
• Perform QA/QC process
• Review change orders for completeness and conformance to company and client standards
• Review RFIs/Submittals for completeness before distribution to design team
• Provide basic cost scheduling and budget management

Program Cost Manager – Controller

• Preparation of procurement documents such as Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals and Request for Bids.
• Strong understanding of contracting process and contract issues, design, procurement and construction regulations and terms and conditions.
• Prepare scoring criteria and interview design and construction firms.
• Ability to analyze and review Qualifications/Proposals/Bids and provide advice and recommendations to the client.
• Ability to analyze and negotiate contract requirements and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with client’s requirements, corporate policies, appropriate laws and regulations.
• Timely review and negotiations of all contracts, change orders, modifications and amendments.
• Ensure that all contract changes are recorded and communicated with the appropriate staff.
• Manage complex contracts independently.
• Manage and mentor other staff both junior and senior.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and initiative.
• Implement and maintain contract tracking processes and policies.
• Manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.
• Appropriately manage external relations with various third-party entities.

Contracts Manager

• 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.
• Participate in the delivery of Portfolios, Programs & projects.
• Support development of client's capital plan and associated updates ​by providing cashflow and accrual information.
• Facilitate funding process by consolidating information from various sources into a holistic funding request document.
• Work closely with clients to effectively set up project systems and coding and communicate the requirements to those providing inputs.
• Enable effective governance by providing relevant fact-based information including provision of reports.
• Assist in the smooth operation of the construction technology with a particular focus on ensuring the flow of information to enable efficient execution and control.
• Forecast and predictively influence the outcomes of project.
• Review and analyze schedule development and progression to proactively influence the outcome of the project.

Project Controls Manager

Project Manager

• Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost.
• Value Engineer the project by identifying opportunities for savings and ensuring material substitutions are equal.
• Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
• Prepare Project Management plan and fee budget/proposal at the project outset.
• Evaluate documents and communicate the client’s specific goals and expectations to all project team members.
• Develop and communicate action plans that will lead the project team throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.
• Coordinate with cost management group as applicable for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
• Drive the permitting process by designing team documents to be submitted to various local, state, and federal agencies and ensure the applicable permits are moving through the process efficiently.
• Ensure the project design management continues to follow the client project documents such as budget, scope, schedule, and client's design standards.
• Prepare cost and revenue projections.

Construction Project Manager, EV Charging

• Oversee the full lifecycle of competitive bidding for assigned procurement types.
• Independently initiate and execute complex bidding processes.
• Lead bid preparation, issuance, and evaluation.
• Analyze bid submissions, document outcomes, and provide recommendations for contract awards.
• Ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance in all bid processes.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contract structures, terms, and risk factors.
• Independently draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts.
• Mentor Contract Managers and Administrators.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Senior Construction Contracts Manager

• Perform Project Controls Services including capital planning, project funding, project set up
• Participate in project delivery and development of clients capital plan
• Assist in Front-end Planning assessments and funding process
• Review and analyze schedule development and progression
• Identify risk and develop mitigation plans
• Ensure effective closure of projects including financial activities

Senior Project Controls Manager

• 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.
• Participate in the delivery of Portfolios, Programs & projects.
• Support development of client's capital plan and associated updates ​by providing cashflow and accrual information.
• Facilitate funding process by consolidating information from various sources into a holistic funding request document.
• Work closely with clients to effectively set up project systems and coding and communicate the requirements to those providing inputs.
• Enable effective governance by providing relevant fact-based information including provision of reports.
• Assist in the smooth operation of the construction technology with a particular focus on ensuring the flow of information to enable efficient execution and control.
• Participate in the development of project sourcing strategies and ensure the effective set up of the procure to pay structure.
• Forecast and predictively influence the outcomes of project.
• Review and analyze schedule development and progression to proactively influence the outcome of the project.
• Identify, quantify monitor and partner to develop risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure the effective closure of projects including the completion of all financial related activities.

Business Development Rep

• Maintain a personal BD ROI over 100%.
• Identify local/existing/programmatic clients and facilitate collaboration to drive revenue across other regions and profit centers.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit top-level Seller-Doer talent.
• Master Cumming Group’s Pursuits Process and train Seller-Doers.
• Assist Profit Center Leaders with development & execution of growth strategy.
• Drive improved communication and collaboration between Profit Center Leadership, Seller-Doers, Marketing, Talent Acquisition, and BD Team Members.
• Provide Pursuits Process coaching for major new client opportunities.
• Coordinate with Profit Center Leader to research and identify target sectors, prospective clients, decision makers, influencers, and opportunities within assigned territories to guide strategy as part of revenue generation.
• Utilize Meeting Agreements to schedule client meetings, then host internal Pre-Meeting Prep Calls to prepare the Pursuits Team for ideal outcomes.
• Post client meeting, ensure completion of action items/next steps to meet client needs and drive the Pursuits Process forward.

Director, Business Development

Engineer

• Preparing deliverables such as estimates for assigned projects of all sizes and complexity
• Developing the skills necessary to assist the Associate Director in the daily supervision of the Cost & Commercial Management team
• Leading client relationships with minimal supervision
• Delivering client proposals to meet company profitability targets
• Providing advanced cost & commercial management services throughout the project lifecycle

Senior Cost Engineer

• Consult executive level existing clientele, showcasing the services that have made Cumming an industry leader by consistently making client needs top priority.
• Increase services to existing clientele by providing solutions to their issues and develop new revenue generating business.
• Actively participate in the recruitment and development of diverse and talented team members.
• Partner with other Cumming service line leaders with the goal of providing an integrated project approach to clients and setting Cumming apart from competitors.
• Negotiate major contractual and commercial issues (GC, Arch, Direct to owner, etc.).
• Develop procurement and delivery strategies.
• Oversee quality of team output and coach for excellent performance.
• Advise client of various types of Insurance limits and claims.
• Assist with the negotiation and execution of Cumming proposals, staffing, and contracts.
• Vigorously grow revenue in a large, complex market.
• Track and manage revenue, utilization, and profitability for project(s) assigned.

Director, Project Management

• Perform Project Controls Services service offering including 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
• Participate in the delivery of portfolios, programs & project delivery
• Support development of clients capital plan by providing cashflow and accrual information
• Assist with the preparing of Front-end Planning assessments to ensure projects are well thought out
• Facilitate funding process by consolidating information into a holistic funding request document
• Work closely with clients to effectively set up project systems and coding
• Enable effective governance by providing relevant fact-based information
• Assist in the smooth operation of the construction technology
• Participate in the development of project sourcing strategies
• Forecast and Predictively influence the outcomes of project
• Review and analyze schedule development and progression
• Identify, quantify monitor and partner to develop risk mitigation plans
• Ensure effective closure of projects including completion of all financial related activities
• Supports cost controls efforts for projects with multi-phase structure

• Consult executive level existing clientele, showcasing the services
• Increase services to existing clientele by providing solutions
• Actively participate in recruitment and development of diverse team members
• Partner with other service line leaders for integrated project approach
• Prepare fee proposals and negotiate services agreements
• Provide quality assurance to cost estimates
• Provide suggestions on cost management operations
• Oversee quality of team output and coach for performance
• Grow revenue in diverse service offerings or markets
• Accountable for fiscal performance
• Provides timely business reporting for forecasts
• Interprets company results and P&L
• Mentors and leads team development
• Approves invoices and pursues Accounts receivable
• Sets strategy for business development and marketing
• Provide organizational leadership in area of responsibility
• Coordinate quantity surveyors for estimates
• Work with on-site cost controllers and finance team
• Review contractor reports, costs, invoices, labor reports
• Develop and track fit for purpose KPIs
• Responsible for coordinating estimates from internal resources
• Generating audit plans for field quantity surveying

Director of Estimating

Administrative Assistant

• Provide efficient administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the office.
• This includes managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
• Procure office supplies, maintain an inventory of stock, and ensure the kitchen and supply rooms are adequately stocked.
• Greet and welcome guests, including traveling team members, and direct them to the appropriate person and conference room.
• Draft agendas for meetings, attend sessions, take comprehensive notes, and produce accurate meeting minutes.
• Assist new hires with company procedures, standards, and guidelines to facilitate a smooth transition into the organization.
• Organize monthly birthday and anniversary celebrations, life celebrations, social hours, Lunch and Learns, and other office events.
• Establish and maintain filing systems to ensure easy access to documents.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for telephone inquiries, redirecting calls as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation and formatting of documents, reports, and presentations.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, embodying the organization's values and promoting a positive work culture.
• Provide general administrative support to the project team, including coordinating travel arrangements, managing expense reports, and assisting with project-related tasks as needed.