Project Manager I

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

In this role, you will be a member our rapidly growing Program & Project Management team. 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. 

We are looking for a Project Manager based on-site in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with a high-profile, e-commerce, global organization. In this client facing role, you will be working with a Project Management team on a number of tenant improvement projects for this marquee client. This is a great opportunity to expand your move management and tenant improvement project portfolio. Come join our team

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee/budget proposals.
• Experience developing and driving action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.
• Ability to prepare and communicate cost and revenue projections.
• Knowledge of permitting process and ability to drive the process to meet project timelines.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicates and collaborates with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
• Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough.
• Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field

Experience: 4+ years of experience Project Management, engineering, or construction management

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

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Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.