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Cumming Group

Global project and cost management consultancy

Senior Project Controls Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHillsboro, OR, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrated technical competency in project controls, including project setup, construction technology, procure-to-pay, project, cost and commercial management, schedule control, risk management, and project close-out.
  • Proficiency in cost estimating for construction projects, including conceptual and detailed estimating.
  • Pricing expertise across various phases of construction work.
  • Strong research skills and ability to allocate relevant data.
  • Ability to integrate effectively with other departments.
  • Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
  • Understanding of construction technology, construction economics, construction delivery methodologies, local tax and insurance requirements as they affect construction costs, and general conditions and general requirements at a detailed level.
  • Understanding of construction law in the local market, applicable methods of measurement, and parametric, top-down, and bottom-up estimating approaches.
  • Ability to communicate responsively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
  • Ability to manage overall assigned projects beyond task completion.
  • Skill using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
  • High proficiency using Excel.
  • Proficiency using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
  • Functional proficiency in project contract management, both pre-award and post-award.
  • Functional proficiency in project cost management.
  • Functional proficiency using analytical and reporting software such as Power BI.
  • Functional proficiency using project information management systems such as Procore or ACC Build.
  • Current knowledge of technology and software.
  • Working knowledge of Cumming’s roles and services and how the cost management team fits into a project.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, MEP, geotechnical, site logistics, and schedule documents.
  • Ability to understand contracts and specifications and review construction schedules.
  • BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
  • Eight or more years of experience in project controls or related roles.

Responsibilities

  • Perform project controls services, including capital planning, portfolio and project governance, front-end planning, project funding, project setup, construction technology, procure-to-pay, project, cost and commercial management, schedule control, risk management, and project close-out.
  • Participate in portfolio, program, and project delivery.
  • Support development and updates of clients’ capital plans by providing cash flow and accrual information.
  • Assist with front-end planning assessments to ensure projects are adequately considered and planned before funding.
  • Facilitate funding by consolidating information from various sources into a comprehensive funding request document.
  • Work with clients to set up project systems and coding and communicate input requirements to contributors.
  • Enable effective governance by providing relevant, fact-based information and reports.
  • Support construction technology operations, focusing on information flow that enables efficient project execution and control.
  • Participate in developing project sourcing strategies and ensure effective setup of procure-to-pay structures.
  • Forecast project outcomes and proactively influence them.
  • Review and analyze schedule development and progress to proactively influence project outcomes.
  • Identify and quantify risks, monitor them, and partner with others to develop mitigation plans.
  • Ensure effective project closure, including completion of financial activities.
  • Support cost controls for projects with multi-phase structures or complex funding structures and requirements.
  • Provide feedback for process improvements.
  • Attend work during normal business hours.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferred certifications include MRICS, CPE, CCE, CEP, PMP, or Six Sigma.
  • Exposure to industry events and functions and experience creating a network of key architecture, engineering, and construction professionals in the market.

About the Company

Cumming Group

Global project and cost management consultancy

Cumming Group is an international advisory firm providing fee-based services in project and cost management for the built environment. It helps clients plan, manage, and deliver complex construction projects through services like program and project management, cost and commercial management, scheduling, dispute resolution, and project monitoring, using owner representation, risk management, controls, and cost estimation. The group differentiates itself by its global scale (2,000+ employees across 70+ offices), a track record with 41 Fortune 100 clients, and growth through strategic acquisitions and private equity investments. Its goal is to help clients complete high-value built-environment projects on time and within budget with end-to-end consulting and analytics across the project lifecycle.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
1996

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