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!
RGD Project Management provides owner’s representative and project management support for complex capital projects in pharmaceutical, biotech, advanced manufacturing, and industrial environments. RGD supports clients from design assist and procurement through construction management, commissioning, validation support, and turnover. The team brings deep field expertise in safety, quality, and GMP project execution across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, utilities, and process construction and installation.
We are seeking an experienced Electrical-focused Construction Manager to support a major pharmaceutical construction project. This role will manage field execution, contractor coordination, safety, quality, schedule, cost, and technical compliance for electrical and I&C scopes.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with electrical construction, power distribution, electrical distribution systems, control systems, construction safety, and pharmaceutical/life sciences projects. Electrical experience is the top priority; I&C experience is preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
Inspect and analyze projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
Develop and implement quality control programs.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, take actions to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
Monitor and assess performance of yourself, team members, and/or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
Strong technical knowledge of electrical construction systems.
Experience with power distribution systems, electrical distribution systems, and electrical infrastructure.
Working knowledge of Instrumentation & Controls, control systems, and related construction interfaces.
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or regulated industrial construction.
Demonstrated experience preparing and negotiating contracts, revisions, change orders, etc.
Experience investigating and reporting damage, accidents and delays on construction sites. Familiar with proper reporting procedures.
Experience preparing and delivering budget estimates and progress and cost reports.
Demonstrated success in planning, managing and coordinating all aspects of a project schedule, scope and cost.
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.
Experience building successful relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
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: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or Architecture
Experience: Seven years of progressive experience in the field or in a related area preferred.
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The salary range for this full-time role is $104,600.00-$139,466.68 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
