Senior Civil Project Manager
Listed on 2026-01-25
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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 seeking an experienced Senior Civil Project Manager to provide support to our reputable client in Cupertino, CA. This role will support a portfolio of active public works projects, including roadway, pedestrian walkway, and bridge improvements, and will serve as a trusted technical resource overseeing and reviewing civil design work performed by external consultants. The ideal candidate brings 10‑15+ years of hands‑on civil engineering experience, preferably with a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or a minimum of 10 years working within a civil engineering firm or similar environment.
This individual must be highly seasoned in civil plan review, capable of proactively identifying and forecasting potential design risks, constructability concerns, and coordination issues, and comfortable providing technical guidance to ensure quality, schedule, and compliance.
- Lead a project team, either a large project or multiple projects or a whole program.
- Define technical scope of project.
- Promote opportunities for repeat business and create highly favorable references through the effective coordination, administration, and communication of project tasks.
- Review cost estimates.
- Manage project level conflict resolution.
- Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures.
- Facilitate and maintain communications with the client in addition to providing monthly/weekly/daily reports.
- Achieve the client’s objectives by successfully managing the client’s project, goals, and objectives.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Attendance at work during normal business hours.
- Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals.
- Delegate providing clear instructions and ongoing feedback.
- Monitor metrics and course correct as necessary while holding self and others accountable.
- Provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members.
- Build relationships with key internal resources (peers, direct reports, & senior leaders).
- Create development opportunities and plan for direct reports and teams; provide ongoing feedback.
- Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in independently managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.
- Ability to distinguish between cause and effect of problems.
- Actively listen and communicate effectively, clearly, unambiguously, and completely in both written and oral formats.
PE in civil engineering and experience forecasting and/or identifying potential design issues and be seasoned in civil engineering plan review.
Education:
BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field
Experience:
10+ years of experience on civil engineering projects.
Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED
The salary range for this full‑time role is $–$ 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
Mid‑Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionProject Management, Consulting,…
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