Assistant Director - Project Controls, Project Management

Cumming Group

. Oversee a client account with significant growth potential or a portfolio of smaller clients as the point of contact .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeThousand Oaks • California • United StatesLead💰 $132,800 - $207,267 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project controls expertise, including capital planning, project governance, and risk management, while effectively leading teams and managing client relationships. Proficient in business development and financial oversight within large-scale life sciences projects.

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Project Controls ManagementBusiness Development SkillsLeadership ExperienceERP Systems ProficiencyContracts Management Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Capital PlanningProject GovernanceRisk ManagementCost ManagementSchedule ControlConstruction TechnologyEstimating ProficiencyProject Close-OutFront End PlanningProcure To Pay

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingDelegation

Tools & Technologies

SAPOraclePrimaveraMS ProjectPower BIProcoreACC Build

Certifications & Qualifications

MRICSCPECCECEPPMPSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Life Sciences ProjectsProject ControlsPortfolio ManagementRevenue ManagementCost ControlProject FundingConstruction ManagementProject SetupQA/QC ReviewsResource Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a client account with significant growth potential or a portfolio of smaller clients as the point of contact
Perform project controls services including capital planning, portfolio and project governance, front end planning, project funding, project setup, construction technology, procure to pay, project/cost/commercial management, schedule control, risk management, and project close-out
Engage in business development to defend, maintain, and grow managed accounts
Participate in resource management, including talent acquisition, retention, development, and usage
Lead staff development through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring
Develop and manage fee proposals
Provide mentorship and training on methods of measurement, construction technology, contracts, and delivery methods
Participate in industry events
Manage assigned areas' revenue and margins
Manage accounts receivable and projections
Lead cost control efforts for multi-phase projects and/or projects with complex funding structures and requirements
Lead QA/QC reviews of junior controls peers in partnership with the Director of Project Controls
Plan and lead project controls lessons-learned sessions after project closeout
Attend work during normal business hours
Proactively engage with the project team to forecast deviations and develop mitigations
Work on large-scale life sciences projects at the client campus

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field
10 to 15+ years of progressive project controls experience on complex programs
5+ years in a senior leadership or Director-level capacity
Preferred Certification: MRICS, CPE, CCE, CEP, PMP, Six Sigma
Demonstrated technical competency in project controls, including capital planning, project governance, front end planning, project funding, project setup, construction technology, procure to pay, cost and commercial management, schedule control, risk management, and project close-out
Ability to manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals
Ability to delegate with clear instructions and ongoing feedback
Ability to monitor metrics and course correct while holding self and others accountable
Ability to provide feedback to senior leaders and communicate organizational direction
Ability to build relationships with internal resources
Ability to create development opportunities and provide ongoing feedback
Leadership traits and ability to represent company values in a client-facing capacity
Business development skills
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle
Estimating proficiency across multiple divisions
Scheduling proficiency, including Primavera and MS Project
Contracts management proficiency for pre- and post-award projects
Project cost management proficiency
Analytical/reporting software proficiency such as Power BI
Project information management systems proficiency such as Procore or ACC Build
Excellent verbal and written communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Short and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program