Associate Director, Procurement and Contracts

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 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 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 Associate Director to oversees the Construction Procurement & Contracts team on assigned projects, guiding strategy and execution across procurement planning, solicitation development, contract negotiation, and risk management. This role involves managing procurement lifecycles, providing strategic contractual advice, building strong client relationships, and supporting internal and external stakeholders. The Associate Director contributes to business development, delivers best-in-class service, and is seen as a trusted advisor by colleagues and clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement and contract activities on multiple projects or programs, managing workload and deliverables of the Procurement & Contracts team.
• Develop procurement strategies, lead procurement planning sessions, and manage the full lifecycle of solicitations (RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, etc.).
• Draft, review, and negotiate design and construction contracts, primarily using AIA and other industry-standard forms.
• Ensure contracts align with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation best practices.
• Provide oversight on procurement compliance, contractor onboarding, and contractual performance tracking.
• Support internal training and mentorship on contract administration, procurement procedures, and project delivery methods.
• Collaborate across service lines to provide integrated project delivery and advisory solutions.
• Contribute to fee proposal development and support client onboarding and scoping of services.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling services, and building long-term client partnerships.
• Manage and monitor project budgets, billing, and revenue forecasts.
• Participate in industry events and thought leadership initiatives.
• Meet revenue and profitability targets set by leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Ability to lead procurement strategy and contract negotiations for complex construction programs.
• Strong working knowledge of design and construction procurement methods including: Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, Design-Build, etc.
• Expert understanding of AIA and other contract forms, including negotiation and amendment practices.
• Proficiency in contract management platforms, tools, document control systems, and client/vendor portals.
• Deep understanding of compliance, legal frameworks, and industry regulations relevant to public and private sector contracting.
• Effective delegation and team supervision skills, providing ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Ability to monitor performance metrics, deliver against revenue goals, and support business development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with client-facing presence.
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Early-stage business mindset with a focus on process optimization and client value.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor junior staff.
• High level of attention to detail, organization, and contract compliance.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 8 to 12 years in Construction procurement, contract management, and advisory within the AEC industry.
• Preferred Certification: Professional certification such as MRICS, MCIArb, CPCM, CCM, or equivalent.

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

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