Project Controls Manager

Overview

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 hiring for a Project Controls Manager in the Syracuse, NY area. In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow your project controls and cost knowledge within all phases of a project, while gaining experience on a large‑scale semiconductor project.

• Perform Project Controls Services including capital planning, portfolio and project governance, front‑end planning, project funding, project set‑up, construction technology, procure‑to‑pay, project, cost & commercial management, schedule control, risk management, and project close‑out.
• Participate in the delivery of portfolios, programs, & projects.
• Support development of client’s capital plan and associated updates by providing cash flow and accrual information.
• Facilitate the funding process by consolidating information from various sources into a holistic funding request document.
• Work closely with clients to effectively set up project systems and coding and communicate requirements to those providing inputs.
• Enable effective governance by providing relevant fact‑based information including provision of reports.
• Assist in the smooth operation of construction technology with a focus on ensuring the flow of information to enable efficient execution and control.
• Participate in the development of project sourcing strategies and ensure the effective set‑up of the procure‑to‑pay structure.
• Forecast and influence the outcomes of projects.
• Review and analyze schedule development and progression to proactively influence project outcomes.
• Identify, quantify, monitor, and partner in developing risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure the effective closure of projects, including the completion of all financial related activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

• Growing technical competency in project controls service offerings such as project set‑up, construction technology, procure‑to‑pay, project, cost & commercial management, schedule control, risk management, and project close‑out.
• 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 communicate and collaborate 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 the current role and prepare for career progression.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost‑estimating methods.
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours.
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude.
• Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.
• Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field.
• Integrate effectively with other departments.
• Analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
• Possess a working knowledge of Cumming’s tools, systems, and procedures.
• Understand Project Controls fundamentals.
• Interpret various documents such as Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP, Geotech, Site Logistics, and Schedules.
• Communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.
• Multi‑task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Perform at high levels in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing work environment.
• Follow instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform job functions.
• Highly proficient in Excel.
• Utilize effective written and oral…