Associate Principal
$175,000–$200,000 year
On-site · Arlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
The Associate Principal is a leadership role at Cumming Group responsible for guiding complex real estate development initiatives, providing strategic leadership to clients, project teams, and the broader office. Key responsibilities include overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, managing project scope, cost, schedules, and quality throughout the project lifecycle, serving as the primary contact for assigned clients, and fostering long-term client relationships. The role requires leading project teams, mentoring members, and contributing to business development efforts. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 15 years of experience in commercial real estate development are mandatory.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15+ years of demonstrated experience in commercial real estate development management, project management, design, engineering, and/or construction, including significant leadership and client-facing responsibilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in real estate development management and delivery of complex projects.
- Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and mentor senior professionals.
- Strong financial acumen, including development budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Advanced problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
- Strong client leadership skills with a consultative, solutions-oriented mindset.
Desired Qualifications
- Technical or sector-specific expertise in commercial office, healthcare, life sciences, education, research & development, cultural, luxury residential, and/or complex mixed-use projects.
- Established client relationships and market presence within the assigned region is preferred.
- Experience contributing to business development, account growth, and office operations preferred.
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