Senior Project Controls Manager – Life Sciences

Cumming Group

Senior Project Controls Manager delivering impactful project controls services for Life Science projects at Cumming Group. Focus on governance, risk management, and project outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $136,000 - $181,333 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field
4+ years' experience post-receiving undergraduate degree working in a related field
Growing technical competency in many of the project controls service offerings such as Project set up, construction technology, procure to pay, project, cost & commercial managing, schedule control, risk management, project close-out
Highly proficient in the use of Excel.
Ability to read and interpret various documents such as Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP, Geotech, Site Logistics, and Schedules.
Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, both internal and external to the company.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Short and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

capital planningportfolio governanceproject governanceproject fundingconstruction technologycost managementschedule controlrisk managementproject close-outExcel

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

BS in Construction ManagementBS in EngineeringBS in Quantity SurveyingBS in Architecture