Director, Scheduling

Director, Scheduling

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 industry-leading planning and scheduling team that avoids costly surprises through the application of proven scheduling and project controls. Our comprehensive schedules ensure that projects are optimally planned, organized, and resourced. Versed in the means and methods of construction, and supported by state-of-the-art software and technology, our team produces projects that are free of surprises. We are currently looking for a Director, Scheduling to join our team in the Sunnyvale, CA area. In this client facing role, you will be working on a large scale semi-conductor project. The ideal candidate has strong construction experience, has worked on semi-conductor facilities, and can lead and take full complete ownership of planning and scheduling services and support as owners rep. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role with growth potential as we continue to expand our scheduling team!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Prepare fee proposals and negotiate professional service agreements.
• Conflict resolution both internal and external.
• Coordinate staff utilization and assign team members to projects.
• Provide quality assurance to project schedule deliverables.
• Build and maintain the trust and respect of internal team members to ensure efficiency and cohesiveness.
• Willingness to testify in construction disputes.
• Prepare deliverables such as time impact analysis report, quantification of damages, OKR, and claims assessment.
• Expand Business Development from solid service delivery to adding new clients.
• Promote opportunities for repeat business and expanding into adding clients through good service delivery and creating highly favorable references through the effective coordination administration and communication of project tasks.
• Comparative cost analysis, calculation of damages & counter-damages.
• People Management (i.e., coaching, mentoring, admin).
• Observe potential internal / external conflict and implement proactive solutions to mitigate conflict.
• Train junior team members with a focus on building technical skills and competencies.
• Identified area of expertise striving to become SME (time, industry, standards, quantum, risk management, etc.).
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Education : BS in Construction, CM, Engineering, QS, or related field

Experience : 10+ years in project scheduling, project / construction management and / or as a Project Engineer; 5+ years leading client expectations in a client facing-role

Preferred Certification : CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED

The salary range for this full-time role is $198,800.00-$278,333.37 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.