Program Manager Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

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!

Our firm is currently hiring a Construction Permitting and Inspection Program Manager located in Los Angeles, CA. This position will be dedicated to supporting a high volume of construction permits needed for rebuilding efforts after the 2025 LA County fires. The successful individual will oversee the permitting, compliance, inspection, and delivery of construction projects. This is a high visibility role with a tremendous ability to have a positive impact on homeowners in the region as they embark on the rebuilding process. We encourage those seeking an impactful role with an industry leading Construction Management firm to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the permitting and approvals process for a portfolio of construction projects (mostly single-family residences), coordinating with government agencies, consultants, and internal teams to secure necessary permits and approvals.

• Ensure projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations, environmental standards, and building codes.

• Work with the client and architectural and engineering (AE) consultants to manage the disposition of plan check comments, AE responses, and backcheck.

• Identify regulatory risks during the plan check and permit approvals process.

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, third-party utility agencies, community groups, and contractors.

• Oversee environmental and construction compliance activities, including inspections, reporting, and permit modifications.

• Review and manage the completion of inspection reports, milestone updates, and compliance documentation.

• Support the inspection, inspection sign-off, and certificate of occupancy process.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Understanding of construction, inspection, and quality assurance principles; familiarity with local municipal, building, fire, and electrical codes.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and changing demands.

• Understanding of federal, state, and local regulations affecting construction and inspection.

• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to present complex technical information clearly.

• Proficiency with computers, data analysis tools, and inspection management software

• Prior experience with LA County Building and Safety is highly preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management is required.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of prior experience performing construction permitting and inspection oversight/management services.

• Knowledge of construction industry standards, codes, blueprints, and regulatory frameworks; familiarity with environmental permitting.

• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solvi#ng, and organizational abilities; ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

• Contract management, budgeting, risk mitigation, and ability to handle multiple projects under deadlines.

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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.

The salary range for this full-time role is $132,800.00-$185,933.36 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