Project Director
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!
We are currently looking for a Project Director with large scale hotel project experience in the Miami Beach, FL area. In this role, you will be a member of our rapidly growing Program & Project Management team concentrating on hospitality projects. This client facing role is a great opportunity for you to work on a range of projects and expand your knowledge base.
The PM team's standard is to 'manage each project like we own it'. We are unique in that we provide in-house cost management and project scheduling along with program and project management, in a fully integrated package. With client needs and ethics put above all else, coupled with our inherent competitive advantages, it's no wonder why we've achieved such immense success. Come join our team!
Responsibilities
- Work with the Vice President to align their actions and communications in support of agreed upon goals.
- Act as the Project Director with primary responsibilities for all phases of the project.
- Develop, establish and administer policies for the project.
- Coordinate construction activities with client and key stakeholders.
- Attract, interview and assist in the hiring of key talent.
- Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
- Review project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
- Confer with project team and client to outline and implement a work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
- Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required.
- Prepare project reports for management, client, or others.
- Review status and provides management reports relative to scheduling, cost control, staffing and other related construction contract requirements.
- Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
- Review recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to the project.
- Implement recommended internal policies and procedures.
- Direct and assist in outreach efforts to provide information about the project.
- Enforce project execution, procurement approach, and schedule.
- Manage onsite Cumming team to ensure adherence to schedule.
- Assist in managing consultant contracts and additional work requests and manage overall coordination between client and Cumming.
- Enforce design coordination and monitor adherence to the procurement process.
- Ensures update and adherence to the project schedule.
- Manage overall site supervision and jurisdiction interaction.
- Prepare monthly report & risk register and manage flow of information.
- Manage project budget and issue monthly ACR.
- Develop and compile final project report for leadership.
- Perform other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions and additional duties assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real estate development or a closely related field is highly preferred.14+ years' experience working on hospitality projects is required.Relevant project experience in the City of Miami Beach is required.Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills.Firm knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials and sequences, and architectural / construction drawings and specifications.Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use one of the following : cost-estimating, construction management, project / program management, scheduling.Proven track record of successfully managing many highly visible, complex projects at the same time, and managing a "pipeline" of future projects.Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health construction field.Must have a business mindset and has maintained a professional network that will contribute to the strategic growth strategies of our firm.Excellent verbal and written communications skills as well as business presentation skills. Must be comfortable communicating to varying levels of leadership, to include senior management and at the institutions.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and works effectively under pressure.Demonstrated experience in managing working relationships in a matrix structure.Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic.The ability to effectively interface with all levels of management and staff across organizational lines, including other client business units.Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines.Possess strong leadership skills, including ability to exhibit confidence in self and others, inspiring, mentoring and motivating others, commanding respect and trust and accepting feedback from subordinates.Demonstrate consistent ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough.Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in completing tasks accurately in a compressed timeframe.Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.