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Director of Construction


Company : Cumming Management Group, Inc.


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position Title: Director of Construction Location: New York, NY Req Id: JR102111 Time Type: Full time Description: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 limitlessWe are currently looking for a Director of Construction with corporate fit-out project experience in the New York, NY area. In this role, you will be a member of our rapidly growing Program & Project Management team concentrating on corporate fit-out projects. This client facing role is a great opportunity for you to work on a range of projects and expand your knowledge base.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, its no wonder why we've achieved such immense success. Come join our teamEssential Duties & Responsibilities: Lead project team on high profile complex projects. Manage Construction manager, and A&E consultants ensure all deliverables and dates are met. Manage the budget, schedule, and overall quality of the project. Effectively translate high-level vision into actionable steps that achieve results for client. Function independently as trusted business partner within senior leadership. Oversee multiple simultaneous pursuits or large projects/programs. Generate client relationships organically. Provide suggestions to Cumming senior leadership on project management operations as well as company, regional, and sector goal setting. Responsible for project accounts receivables and invoicing. Responsible for P&L oversight and revenue generation as agreed with senior or executive leadership. Team management to include interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining team members. Coach, mentor, and nurture the professional development of all assigned personnel while providing expertise in all phases of construction work. Other duties as assigned. Attendance at work during normal business hours.Knowledge & Skills Required: Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of project compliance and how to effectively incorporate into the project. Ability to present to clients senior leadership. Ability to effectively represent Cumming business goals and objectives. Experience creating and maintaining positive client relationships. Experience coaching, mentoring and leading the career growth and development of multiple team members. Provide input on functional strategies and lead execution by designing programs. Proactively influence changes; thinking through issue trends and scalable solutions that further organizational goals. Identify and drive accountabilities. Nurture regional/global team member and client relationships. Identify resources to keep current and network externally. Proactive leader with strong organizational skills. Strong communication skills and ability to build partnership relationships with the overall team for optimum performance and collaboration. Mentor/develop key team members (may be outside chain of command). Proven expertise level of knowledge in all phases of construction work. Demonstrate ability to coach team members effectively. Proven ability to address team member and client complaints and resolve problems. Solid Business Development and revenue grow